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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.84, 1,145.58 and 571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.84, 1,145.58 and 571.88 is: 856.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.84 : 1,145.58 = 571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.84/1,145.58 = 571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.84x = 1,145.58 × 571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.84x = 655,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,134.29/764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.56

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