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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.04, 1,035.36 and 575.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.04, 1,035.36 and 575.16 is: 795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.04 : 1,035.36 = 575.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.04/1,035.36 = 575.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.04x = 1,035.36 × 575.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.04x = 595,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,497.66/749.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.01

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