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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.74, 1,148.48 and 583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.74, 1,148.48 and 583.40 is: 876.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.74 : 1,148.48 = 583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.74/1,148.48 = 583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.74x = 1,148.48 × 583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.74x = 670,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,025.37/764.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.15

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