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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.81, 1,035.11 and 575.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.81, 1,035.11 and 575.93 is: 795.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.81 : 1,035.11 = 575.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.81/1,035.11 = 575.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.81x = 1,035.11 × 575.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.81x = 596,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,150.90/749.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.07

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