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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.34, 1,137.81 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.34, 1,137.81 and 552.96 is: 828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.34 : 1,137.81 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.34/1,137.81 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.34x = 1,137.81 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.34x = 629,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,165.49/759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.57

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