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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.73, 1,132.93 and 576.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.73, 1,132.93 and 576.24 is: 862.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.73 : 1,132.93 = 576.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.73/1,132.93 = 576.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.73x = 1,132.93 × 576.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.73x = 652,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,839.58/756.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.71

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