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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.13, 1,137.75 and 585.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.13, 1,137.75 and 585.23 is: 878.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.13 : 1,137.75 = 585.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.13/1,137.75 = 585.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.13x = 1,137.75 × 585.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.13x = 665,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,837.55/758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.27

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