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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.07, 1,036.91 and 575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.07, 1,036.91 and 575.25 is: 793.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.07 : 1,036.91 = 575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.07/1,036.91 = 575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.07x = 1,036.91 × 575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.07x = 596,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,477.29/752.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.12

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