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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.04, 1,033.14 and 575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.04, 1,033.14 and 575.08 is: 792.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.04 : 1,033.14 = 575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.04/1,033.14 = 575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.04x = 1,033.14 × 575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.04x = 594,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,138.15/750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.14

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