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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.32, 1,037.76 and 577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.32, 1,037.76 and 577.60 is: 796.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.32 : 1,037.76 = 577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.32/1,037.76 = 577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.32x = 1,037.76 × 577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.32x = 599,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,410.18/752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.75

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