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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.75, 1,036.80 and 574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.75, 1,036.80 and 574.76 is: 792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.75 : 1,036.80 = 574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.75/1,036.80 = 574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.75x = 1,036.80 × 574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.75x = 595,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,913.76/751.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.70

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