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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.82, 1,036.56 and 575.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.82, 1,036.56 and 575.00 is: 792.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.82 : 1,036.56 = 575.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.82/1,036.56 = 575.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.82x = 1,036.56 × 575.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.82x = 596,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,016.82/751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.77

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