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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.56, 1,124.15 and 584.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.56, 1,124.15 and 584.73 is: 875.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.56 : 1,124.15 = 584.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.56/1,124.15 = 584.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.56x = 1,124.15 × 584.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.56x = 657,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,321.31/750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.78

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