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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,031.98 and 574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,031.98 and 574.58 is: 793.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,031.98 = 574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,031.98 = 574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,031.98 × 574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 592,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,955.07/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.68

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