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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.44, 1,149.62 and 582.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.44, 1,149.62 and 582.67 is: 872.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.44 : 1,149.62 = 582.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.44/1,149.62 = 582.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.44x = 1,149.62 × 582.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.44x = 669,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,843.30/767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.83

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