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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.06, 1,151.43 and 585.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.06, 1,151.43 and 585.70 is: 876.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.06 : 1,151.43 = 585.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.06/1,151.43 = 585.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.06x = 1,151.43 × 585.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.06x = 674,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,392.55/769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.90

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