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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.10, 1,036.14 and 577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.10, 1,036.14 and 577.60 is: 797.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.10 : 1,036.14 = 577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.10/1,036.14 = 577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.10x = 1,036.14 × 577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.10x = 598,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,474.46/750.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.86

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