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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.98, 1,035.58 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.98, 1,035.58 and 564.48 is: 778.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.98 : 1,035.58 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.98/1,035.58 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.98x = 1,035.58 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.98x = 584,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,564.20/750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.40

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