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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.72, 1,133.65 and 580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.72, 1,133.65 and 580.82 is: 872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.72 : 1,133.65 = 580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.72/1,133.65 = 580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.72x = 1,133.65 × 580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.72x = 658,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,444.76/754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.44

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