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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.05, 1,036.30 and 571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.05, 1,036.30 and 571.23 is: 788.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.05 : 1,036.30 = 571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.05/1,036.30 = 571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.05x = 1,036.30 × 571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.05x = 591,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,965.65/751.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.18

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