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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,035.36 and 575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,035.36 and 575.52 is: 794.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,035.36 = 575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,035.36 = 575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,035.36 × 575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 595,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,870.39/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.75

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