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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.25, 1,048.17 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.25, 1,048.17 and 571.24 is: 788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.25 : 1,048.17 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.25/1,048.17 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.25x = 1,048.17 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.25x = 598,756.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,756.63/759.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.62

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