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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.64, 1,138.48 and 576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.64, 1,138.48 and 576.48 is: 863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.64 : 1,138.48 = 576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.64/1,138.48 = 576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.64x = 1,138.48 × 576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.64x = 656,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,310.95/759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.98

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