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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,145.31 and 590.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,145.31 and 590.89 is: 884.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,145.31 = 590.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,145.31 = 590.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,145.31 × 590.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 676,752.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,752.23/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.02

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