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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.64, 1,135.74 and 576.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.64, 1,135.74 and 576.75 is: 863.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.64 : 1,135.74 = 576.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.64/1,135.74 = 576.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.64x = 1,135.74 × 576.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.64x = 655,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,038.05/758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.44

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