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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.04, 1,046.08 and 562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.04, 1,046.08 and 562.24 is: 774.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.04 : 1,046.08 = 562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.04/1,046.08 = 562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.04x = 1,046.08 × 562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.04x = 588,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,148.02/759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.86

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