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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.55, 1,147.11 and 592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.55, 1,147.11 and 592.64 is: 888.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.55 : 1,147.11 = 592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.55/1,147.11 = 592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.55x = 1,147.11 × 592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.55x = 679,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,823.27/765.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.02

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