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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.18, 1,036.41 and 577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.18, 1,036.41 and 577.22 is: 795.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.18 : 1,036.41 = 577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.18/1,036.41 = 577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.18x = 1,036.41 × 577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.18x = 598,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,236.58/752.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.34

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