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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.77, 1,136.91 and 577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.77, 1,136.91 and 577.52 is: 864.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.77 : 1,136.91 = 577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.77/1,136.91 = 577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.77x = 1,136.91 × 577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.77x = 656,588.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,588.26/759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.19

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