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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.41, 1,046.91 and 573.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.41, 1,046.91 and 573.11 is: 790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.41 : 1,046.91 = 573.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.41/1,046.91 = 573.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.41x = 1,046.91 × 573.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.41x = 599,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,986.49/759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.07

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