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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.06, 1,147.67 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.06, 1,147.67 and 592.11 is: 887.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.06 : 1,147.67 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.06/1,147.67 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.06x = 1,147.67 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.06x = 679,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,546.14/766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.07

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