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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.38, 1,133.06 and 581.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.38, 1,133.06 and 581.85 is: 873.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.38 : 1,133.06 = 581.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.38/1,133.06 = 581.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.38x = 1,133.06 × 581.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.38x = 659,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,268.05/754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.92

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