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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.13, 1,037.61 and 577.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.13, 1,037.61 and 577.17 is: 796.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.13 : 1,037.61 = 577.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.13/1,037.61 = 577.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.13x = 1,037.61 × 577.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.13x = 598,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,877.36/752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.24

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