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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.19, 1,151.38 and 585.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.19, 1,151.38 and 585.77 is: 880.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.19 : 1,151.38 = 585.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.19/1,151.38 = 585.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.19x = 1,151.38 × 585.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.19x = 674,438.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,438.84/766.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.25

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