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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.62, 1,039.71 and 576.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.62, 1,039.71 and 576.39 is: 795.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.62 : 1,039.71 = 576.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.62/1,039.71 = 576.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.62x = 1,039.71 × 576.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.62x = 599,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,282.89/753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.21

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