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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.75, 1,137.59 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.75, 1,137.59 and 387.64 is: 581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.75 : 1,137.59 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.75/1,137.59 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.75x = 1,137.59 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.75x = 440,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,970.61/758.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.18

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