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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.58, 1,133.80 and 576.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.58, 1,133.80 and 576.11 is: 859.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.58 : 1,133.80 = 576.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.58/1,133.80 = 576.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.58x = 1,133.80 × 576.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.58x = 653,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,194.91/759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.95

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