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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.46, 1,148.78 and 583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.46, 1,148.78 and 583.29 is: 874.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.46 : 1,148.78 = 583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.46/1,148.78 = 583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.46x = 1,148.78 × 583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.46x = 670,068.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,068.97/766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.24

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