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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.87, 1,147.08 and 591.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.87, 1,147.08 and 591.25 is: 885.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.87 : 1,147.08 = 591.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.87/1,147.08 = 591.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.87x = 1,147.08 × 591.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.87x = 678,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,211.05/765.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.54

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