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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.60, 1,032.70 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.60, 1,032.70 and 575.10 is: 794.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.60 : 1,032.70 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.60/1,032.70 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.60x = 1,032.70 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.60x = 593,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,905.77/747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.42

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