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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.42, 1,134.96 and 582.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.42, 1,134.96 and 582.82 is: 874.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.42 : 1,134.96 = 582.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.42/1,134.96 = 582.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.42x = 1,134.96 × 582.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.42x = 661,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,477.39/756.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.48

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