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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.06, 1,149.93 and 584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.06, 1,149.93 and 584.70 is: 875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.06 : 1,149.93 = 584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.06/1,149.93 = 584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.06x = 1,149.93 × 584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.06x = 672,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,364.07/768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.41

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