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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.84, 1,038.16 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.84, 1,038.16 and 557.44 is: 769.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.84 : 1,038.16 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.84/1,038.16 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.84x = 1,038.16 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.84x = 578,711.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,711.91/751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.73

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