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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.44, 1,136.72 and 575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.44, 1,136.72 and 575.58 is: 861.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.44 : 1,136.72 = 575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.44/1,136.72 = 575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.44x = 1,136.72 × 575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.44x = 654,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,273.30/759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.52

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