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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.44, 1,146.14 and 571.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.44, 1,146.14 and 571.58 is: 854.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.44 : 1,146.14 = 571.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.44/1,146.14 = 571.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.44x = 1,146.14 × 571.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.44x = 655,110.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,110.70/766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.74

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