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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.51, 1,036.41 and 575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.51, 1,036.41 and 575.55 is: 794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.51 : 1,036.41 = 575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.51/1,036.41 = 575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.51x = 1,036.41 × 575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.51x = 596,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,505.78/750.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.80

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