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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.42, 1,145.61 and 581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.42, 1,145.61 and 581.80 is: 870.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.42 : 1,145.61 = 581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.42/1,145.61 = 581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.42x = 1,145.61 × 581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.42x = 666,513.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,513.03/765.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.78

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