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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.97, 1,139.27 and 567.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.97, 1,139.27 and 567.81 is: 852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.97 : 1,139.27 = 567.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.97/1,139.27 = 567.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.97x = 1,139.27 × 567.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.97x = 646,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,886.06/758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.32

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