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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.39, 1,123.97 and 576.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.39, 1,123.97 and 576.14 is: 861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.39 : 1,123.97 = 576.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.39/1,123.97 = 576.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.39x = 1,123.97 × 576.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.39x = 647,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,555.58/751.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.81

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