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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.58, 1,134.69 and 582.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.58, 1,134.69 and 582.98 is: 873.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.58 : 1,134.69 = 582.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.58/1,134.69 = 582.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.58x = 1,134.69 × 582.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.58x = 661,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,495.90/757.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.18

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