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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.10, 1,147.59 and 583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.10, 1,147.59 and 583.48 is: 875.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.10 : 1,147.59 = 583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.10/1,147.59 = 583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.10x = 1,147.59 × 583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.10x = 669,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,595.81/765.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.17

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