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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.44, 1,151.28 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.44, 1,151.28 and 583.20 is: 876.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.44 : 1,151.28 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.44/1,151.28 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.44x = 1,151.28 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.44x = 671,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,426.50/766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.03

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