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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.32, 1,035.88 and 574.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.32, 1,035.88 and 574.50 is: 792.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.32 : 1,035.88 = 574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.32/1,035.88 = 574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.32x = 1,035.88 × 574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.32x = 595,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,113.06/751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.09

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