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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.18, 1,036.77 and 577.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.18, 1,036.77 and 577.58 is: 796.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.18 : 1,036.77 = 577.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.18/1,036.77 = 577.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.18x = 1,036.77 × 577.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.18x = 598,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,817.62/752.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.11

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