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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.04, 1,031.76 and 574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.04, 1,031.76 and 574.08 is: 790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.04 : 1,031.76 = 574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.04/1,031.76 = 574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.04x = 1,031.76 × 574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.04x = 592,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,312.78/749.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.76

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