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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.82, 1,135.96 and 574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.82, 1,135.96 and 574.83 is: 861.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.82 : 1,135.96 = 574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.82/1,135.96 = 574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.82x = 1,135.96 × 574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.82x = 652,986.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,986.07/757.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.66

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