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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.00, 1,137.97 and 584.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.00, 1,137.97 and 584.79 is: 877.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.00 : 1,137.97 = 584.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.00/1,137.97 = 584.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.00x = 1,137.97 × 584.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.00x = 665,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,469.94/758.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.93

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