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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.07, 1,137.11 and 576.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.07, 1,137.11 and 576.50 is: 864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.07 : 1,137.11 = 576.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.07/1,137.11 = 576.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.07x = 1,137.11 × 576.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.07x = 655,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,535.35/758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.74

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