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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.62, 1,135.53 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.62, 1,135.53 and 583.74 is: 874.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.62 : 1,135.53 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.62/1,135.53 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.62x = 1,135.53 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.62x = 662,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,854.28/757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.92

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