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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,039.86 and 576.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,039.86 and 576.99 is: 795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,039.86 = 576.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,039.86 = 576.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,039.86 × 576.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 599,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,988.82/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.72

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