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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.32, 1,034.50 and 573.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.32, 1,034.50 and 573.50 is: 790.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.32 : 1,034.50 = 573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.32/1,034.50 = 573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.32x = 1,034.50 × 573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.32x = 593,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,279.14/750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.71

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