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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.94, 1,035.63 and 574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.94, 1,035.63 and 574.98 is: 794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.94 : 1,035.63 = 574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.94/1,035.63 = 574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.94x = 1,035.63 × 574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.94x = 595,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,466.54/749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.02

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