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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.44, 1,136.03 and 583.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.44, 1,136.03 and 583.53 is: 876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.44 : 1,136.03 = 583.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.44/1,136.03 = 583.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.44x = 1,136.03 × 583.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.44x = 662,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,903.60/756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.35

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