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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.81, 1,037.87 and 577.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.81, 1,037.87 and 577.93 is: 797.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.81 : 1,037.87 = 577.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.81/1,037.87 = 577.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.81x = 1,037.87 × 577.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.81x = 599,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,816.21/751.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.83

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