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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.84, 1,033.44 and 575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.84, 1,033.44 and 575.60 is: 793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.84 : 1,033.44 = 575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.84/1,033.44 = 575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.84x = 1,033.44 × 575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.84x = 594,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,848.06/749.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.30

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