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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.18, 1,147.75 and 592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.18, 1,147.75 and 592.52 is: 886.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.18 : 1,147.75 = 592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.18/1,147.75 = 592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.18x = 1,147.75 × 592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.18x = 680,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,057.61/767.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.44

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