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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,036.77 and 565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,036.77 and 565.82 is: 779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,036.77 = 565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,036.77 = 565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,036.77 × 565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 586,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,625.20/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.96

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