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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.05, 1,137.96 and 574.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.05, 1,137.96 and 574.38 is: 859.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.05 : 1,137.96 = 574.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.05/1,137.96 = 574.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.05x = 1,137.96 × 574.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.05x = 653,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,621.46/760.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.97

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