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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.42, 1,147.91 and 591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.42, 1,147.91 and 591.86 is: 886.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.42 : 1,147.91 = 591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.42/1,147.91 = 591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.42x = 1,147.91 × 591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.42x = 679,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,401.92/766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.46

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