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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.02, 1,035.09 and 576.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.02, 1,035.09 and 576.06 is: 793.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.02 : 1,035.09 = 576.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.02/1,035.09 = 576.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.02x = 1,035.09 × 576.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.02x = 596,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,273.95/751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.95

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