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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.44, 1,036.16 and 575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.44, 1,036.16 and 575.36 is: 795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.44 : 1,036.16 = 575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.44/1,036.16 = 575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.44x = 1,036.16 × 575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.44x = 596,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,165.02/749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.48

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