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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.04, 1,128.66 and 578.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.04, 1,128.66 and 578.26 is: 866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.04 : 1,128.66 = 578.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.04/1,128.66 = 578.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.04x = 1,128.66 × 578.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.04x = 652,658.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,658.93/753.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.70

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