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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,150.35 and 584.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,150.35 and 584.27 is: 875.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,150.35 = 584.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,150.35 = 584.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,150.35 × 584.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 672,114.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,114.99/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.77

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