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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.72, 1,133.64 and 584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.72, 1,133.64 and 584.88 is: 876.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.72 : 1,133.64 = 584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.72/1,133.64 = 584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.72x = 1,133.64 × 584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.72x = 663,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,043.36/756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.21

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