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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765, 1,148.28 and 573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765, 1,148.28 and 573.84 is: 861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765 : 1,148.28 = 573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765/1,148.28 = 573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765x = 1,148.28 × 573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765x = 658,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,929.00/765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.35

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