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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.73, 1,135.93 and 578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.73, 1,135.93 and 578.24 is: 865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.73 : 1,135.93 = 578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.73/1,135.93 = 578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.73x = 1,135.93 × 578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.73x = 656,840.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,840.16/758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.71

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