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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.63, 1,039.68 and 578.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.63, 1,039.68 and 578.67 is: 798.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.63 : 1,039.68 = 578.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.63/1,039.68 = 578.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.63x = 1,039.68 × 578.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.63x = 601,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,631.63/753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.31

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