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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750, 1,037.04 and 594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750, 1,037.04 and 594.48 is: 822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,037.04 = 594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,037.04 = 594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,037.04 × 594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 616,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,499.54/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.00

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