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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.94, 1,037.01 and 575.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.94, 1,037.01 and 575.98 is: 795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 1,037.01 = 575.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/1,037.01 = 575.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 1,037.01 × 575.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 597,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,297.02/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.40

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