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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.82, 1,126.86 and 580.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.82, 1,126.86 and 580.15 is: 868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.82 : 1,126.86 = 580.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.82/1,126.86 = 580.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.82x = 1,126.86 × 580.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.82x = 653,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,747.83/752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.40

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