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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.64, 1,036.92 and 576.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.64, 1,036.92 and 576.68 is: 795.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.64 : 1,036.92 = 576.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.64/1,036.92 = 576.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.64x = 1,036.92 × 576.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.64x = 597,971.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,971.03/751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.56

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