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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.54, 1,032.93 and 574.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.54, 1,032.93 and 574.38 is: 793.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.54 : 1,032.93 = 574.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.54/1,032.93 = 574.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.54x = 1,032.93 × 574.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.54x = 593,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,294.33/747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.66

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