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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.13, 1,038.99 and 578.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.13, 1,038.99 and 578.17 is: 797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.13 : 1,038.99 = 578.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.13/1,038.99 = 578.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.13x = 1,038.99 × 578.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.13x = 600,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,712.85/753.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.62

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