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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.43, 1,049.25 and 573.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.43, 1,049.25 and 573.54 is: 792.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.43 : 1,049.25 = 573.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.43/1,049.25 = 573.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.43x = 1,049.25 × 573.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.43x = 601,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,786.85/759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.42

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