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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.26, 1,137.27 and 576.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.26, 1,137.27 and 576.74 is: 863.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.26 : 1,137.27 = 576.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.26/1,137.27 = 576.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.26x = 1,137.27 × 576.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.26x = 655,909.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,909.10/759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.88

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