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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.82, 1,128.36 and 581.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.82, 1,128.36 and 581.15 is: 869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.82 : 1,128.36 = 581.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.82/1,128.36 = 581.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.82x = 1,128.36 × 581.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.82x = 655,746.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,746.41/753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.90

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