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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.98, 1,136.34 and 577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.98, 1,136.34 and 577.12 is: 864.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.98 : 1,136.34 = 577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.98/1,136.34 = 577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.98x = 1,136.34 × 577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.98x = 655,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,804.54/758.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.06

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