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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.70, 1,152.99 and 584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.70, 1,152.99 and 584.93 is: 876.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.70 : 1,152.99 = 584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.70/1,152.99 = 584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.70x = 1,152.99 × 584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.70x = 674,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,418.44/769.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.21

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