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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.93, 1,131.54 and 582.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.93, 1,131.54 and 582.15 is: 871.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.93 : 1,131.54 = 582.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.93/1,131.54 = 582.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.93x = 1,131.54 × 582.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.93x = 658,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,717.44/755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.41

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