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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.86, 1,128.03 and 580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.86, 1,128.03 and 580.50 is: 870.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.86 : 1,128.03 = 580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.86/1,128.03 = 580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.86x = 1,128.03 × 580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.86x = 654,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,821.42/751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.94

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