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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.54, 1,034.31 and 575.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.54, 1,034.31 and 575.38 is: 795.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.54 : 1,034.31 = 575.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.54/1,034.31 = 575.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.54x = 1,034.31 × 575.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.54x = 595,121.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,121.29/748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.04

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