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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.79, 1,139.13 and 577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.79, 1,139.13 and 577.35 is: 866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.79 : 1,139.13 = 577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.79/1,139.13 = 577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.79x = 1,139.13 × 577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.79x = 657,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,676.71/758.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.74

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