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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.60, 1,038.48 and 576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.60, 1,038.48 and 576.48 is: 794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.60 : 1,038.48 = 576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.60/1,038.48 = 576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.60x = 1,038.48 × 576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.60x = 598,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,662.95/753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.40

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