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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.10, 1,055.84 and 586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.10, 1,055.84 and 586.56 is: 808.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.10 : 1,055.84 = 586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.10/1,055.84 = 586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.10x = 1,055.84 × 586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.10x = 619,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,313.51/766.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.40

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