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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.85, 1,046.86 and 573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.85, 1,046.86 and 573.08 is: 789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.85 : 1,046.86 = 573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.85/1,046.86 = 573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.85x = 1,046.86 × 573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.85x = 599,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,927.86/759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.54

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