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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.52, 1,036.94 and 574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.52, 1,036.94 and 574.44 is: 792.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.52 : 1,036.94 = 574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.52/1,036.94 = 574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.52x = 1,036.94 × 574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.52x = 595,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,659.81/751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.61

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