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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.84, 1,147.40 and 584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.84, 1,147.40 and 584.48 is: 876.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.84 : 1,147.40 = 584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.84/1,147.40 = 584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.84x = 1,147.40 × 584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.84x = 670,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,632.35/764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.83

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