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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.01, 1,136.90 and 576.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.01, 1,136.90 and 576.49 is: 863.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.01 : 1,136.90 = 576.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.01/1,136.90 = 576.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.01x = 1,136.90 × 576.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.01x = 655,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,408.60/759.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.50

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