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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.99, 1,036.44 and 564.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.99, 1,036.44 and 564.15 is: 778.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.99 : 1,036.44 = 564.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.99/1,036.44 = 564.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.99x = 1,036.44 × 564.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.99x = 584,707.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,707.63/750.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.58

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