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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.99, 1,041.70 and 578.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.99, 1,041.70 and 578.94 is: 797.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.99 : 1,041.70 = 578.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.99/1,041.70 = 578.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.99x = 1,041.70 × 578.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.99x = 603,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,081.80/755.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.74

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