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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.52, 1,038.52 and 578.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.52, 1,038.52 and 578.56 is: 797.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.52 : 1,038.52 = 578.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.52/1,038.52 = 578.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.52x = 1,038.52 × 578.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.52x = 600,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,846.13/753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.39

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