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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.75, 1,028.85 and 575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.75, 1,028.85 and 575.46 is: 793.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.75 : 1,028.85 = 575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.75/1,028.85 = 575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.75x = 1,028.85 × 575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.75x = 592,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,056.88/745.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.91

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