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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.03, 1,137.69 and 577.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.03, 1,137.69 and 577.23 is: 865.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.03 : 1,137.69 = 577.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.03/1,137.69 = 577.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.03x = 1,137.69 × 577.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.03x = 656,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,708.80/759.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.19

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