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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.57, 1,036.24 and 593.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.57, 1,036.24 and 593.83 is: 819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.57 : 1,036.24 = 593.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.57/1,036.24 = 593.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.57x = 1,036.24 × 593.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.57x = 615,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,353.55/750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.85

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