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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.28, 1,044.10 and 577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.28, 1,044.10 and 577.84 is: 797.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.28 : 1,044.10 = 577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.28/1,044.10 = 577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.28x = 1,044.10 × 577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.28x = 603,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,322.74/756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.75

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