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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.71, 1,152.50 and 586.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.71, 1,152.50 and 586.23 is: 877.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.71 : 1,152.50 = 586.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.71/1,152.50 = 586.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.71x = 1,152.50 × 586.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.71x = 675,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,627.14/769.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.77

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