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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.21, 1,136.54 and 575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.21, 1,136.54 and 575.22 is: 862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.21 : 1,136.54 = 575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.21/1,136.54 = 575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.21x = 1,136.54 × 575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.21x = 653,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,759.85/758.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.24

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