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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,037.13 and 575.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,037.13 and 575.21 is: 793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,037.13 = 575.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,037.13 = 575.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,037.13 × 575.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 596,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,567.55/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.31

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