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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.96, 1,036.40 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.96, 1,036.40 and 564.12 is: 778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.96 : 1,036.40 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.96/1,036.40 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.96x = 1,036.40 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.96x = 584,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,651.15/750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.54

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