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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.90, 1,148.85 and 585.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.90, 1,148.85 and 585.54 is: 878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.90 : 1,148.85 = 585.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.90/1,148.85 = 585.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.90x = 1,148.85 × 585.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.90x = 672,697.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,697.63/765.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.31

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