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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.92, 1,036.64 and 574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.92, 1,036.64 and 574.98 is: 792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.92 : 1,036.64 = 574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.92/1,036.64 = 574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.92x = 1,036.64 × 574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.92x = 596,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,044.39/751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.70

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