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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.57, 1,037.60 and 575.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.57, 1,037.60 and 575.75 is: 793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.57 : 1,037.60 = 575.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.57/1,037.60 = 575.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.57x = 1,037.60 × 575.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.57x = 597,394.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,394.45/752.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.81

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