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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.16, 1,047.78 and 572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.16, 1,047.78 and 572.38 is: 789.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.16 : 1,047.78 = 572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.16/1,047.78 = 572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.16x = 1,047.78 × 572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.16x = 599,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,728.32/759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.99

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