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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,049.09 and 573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,049.09 and 573.72 is: 792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,049.09 = 573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,049.09 = 573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,049.09 × 573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 601,881.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,881.05/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.12

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