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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.38, 1,048.30 and 572.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.38, 1,048.30 and 572.95 is: 790.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.38 : 1,048.30 = 572.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.38/1,048.30 = 572.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.38x = 1,048.30 × 572.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.38x = 600,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,623.49/759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.94

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