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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.99, 1,125.68 and 576.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.99, 1,125.68 and 576.10 is: 864.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.99 : 1,125.68 = 576.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.99/1,125.68 = 576.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.99x = 1,125.68 × 576.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.99x = 648,502.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,502.77/749.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.68

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