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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.29, 1,033.97 and 575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.29, 1,033.97 and 575.13 is: 794.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.29 : 1,033.97 = 575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.29/1,033.97 = 575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.29x = 1,033.97 × 575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.29x = 594,664.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,664.29/748.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.70

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