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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.20, 1,037.64 and 576.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.20, 1,037.64 and 576.24 is: 795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.20 : 1,037.64 = 576.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.20/1,037.64 = 576.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.20x = 1,037.64 × 576.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.20x = 597,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,929.67/751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.97

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