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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.66, 1,138.01 and 585.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.66, 1,138.01 and 585.59 is: 878.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.66 : 1,138.01 = 585.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.66/1,138.01 = 585.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.66x = 1,138.01 × 585.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.66x = 666,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,398.66/758.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.39

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