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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.86, 1,150.49 and 584.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.86, 1,150.49 and 584.61 is: 877.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.86 : 1,150.49 = 584.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.86/1,150.49 = 584.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.86x = 1,150.49 × 584.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.86x = 672,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,587.96/766.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.07

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