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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,035.66 and 576.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,035.66 and 576.12 is: 794.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,035.66 = 576.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,035.66 = 576.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,035.66 × 576.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 596,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,664.44/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.41

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