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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.10, 1,147.93 and 583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.10, 1,147.93 and 583.28 is: 873.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.10 : 1,147.93 = 583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.10/1,147.93 = 583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.10x = 1,147.93 × 583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.10x = 669,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,564.61/766.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.99

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