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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.87, 1,145.58 and 590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.87, 1,145.58 and 590.25 is: 884.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.87 : 1,145.58 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.87/1,145.58 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.87x = 1,145.58 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.87x = 676,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,178.60/764.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.05

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