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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.68, 1,036.08 and 577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.68, 1,036.08 and 577.08 is: 795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.68 : 1,036.08 = 577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.68/1,036.08 = 577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.68x = 1,036.08 × 577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.68x = 597,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,901.05/751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.42

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