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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.61, 1,133.42 and 582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.61, 1,133.42 and 582.68 is: 872.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.61 : 1,133.42 = 582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.61/1,133.42 = 582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.61x = 1,133.42 × 582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.61x = 660,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,416.35/756.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.86

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