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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.14, 1,038.74 and 575.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.14, 1,038.74 and 575.65 is: 793.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.14 : 1,038.74 = 575.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.14/1,038.74 = 575.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.14x = 1,038.74 × 575.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.14x = 597,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,952.82/753.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.95

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