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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.24, 1,136.28 and 575.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.24, 1,136.28 and 575.75 is: 863.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.24 : 1,136.28 = 575.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.24/1,136.28 = 575.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.24x = 1,136.28 × 575.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.24x = 654,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,213.21/757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.94

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