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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.57, 1,035.91 and 573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.57, 1,035.91 and 573.24 is: 791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.57 : 1,035.91 = 573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.57/1,035.91 = 573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.57x = 1,035.91 × 573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.57x = 593,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,825.05/750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.17

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