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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.14, 1,137.75 and 584.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.14, 1,137.75 and 584.98 is: 877.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.14 : 1,137.75 = 584.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.14/1,137.75 = 584.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.14x = 1,137.75 × 584.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.14x = 665,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,561.00/758.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.89

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