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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.06, 1,137 and 575.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.06, 1,137 and 575.91 is: 862.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.06 : 1,137 = 575.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.06/1,137 = 575.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.06x = 1,137 × 575.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.06x = 654,809.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,809.67/759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.66

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