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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.55, 1,038.60 and 575.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.55, 1,038.60 and 575.97 is: 794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.55 : 1,038.60 = 575.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.55/1,038.60 = 575.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.55x = 1,038.60 × 575.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.55x = 598,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,202.44/752.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.90

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