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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.87, 1,152.23 and 586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.87, 1,152.23 and 586.20 is: 877.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.87 : 1,152.23 = 586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.87/1,152.23 = 586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.87x = 1,152.23 × 586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.87x = 675,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,438.62/769.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.34

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