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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.92, 1,133.55 and 580.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.92, 1,133.55 and 580.45 is: 869.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.92 : 1,133.55 = 580.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.92/1,133.55 = 580.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.92x = 1,133.55 × 580.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.92x = 657,963.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,963.43/756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.26

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