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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.20, 1,150.74 and 583.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.20, 1,150.74 and 583.43 is: 873.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.20 : 1,150.74 = 583.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.20/1,150.74 = 583.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.20x = 1,150.74 × 583.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.20x = 671,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,370.48/768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.96

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