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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.88, 1,035.36 and 575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.88, 1,035.36 and 575.64 is: 794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.88 : 1,035.36 = 575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.88/1,035.36 = 575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.88x = 1,035.36 × 575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.88x = 595,994.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,994.63/749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.79

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