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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.15, 1,137.87 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.15, 1,137.87 and 576 is: 863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.15 : 1,137.87 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.15/1,137.87 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.15x = 1,137.87 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.15x = 655,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,413.12/759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.35

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