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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.64, 1,150.44 and 584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.64, 1,150.44 and 584.48 is: 875.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.64 : 1,150.44 = 584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.64/1,150.44 = 584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.64x = 1,150.44 × 584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.64x = 672,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,409.17/767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.94

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