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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.92, 1,049.10 and 573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.92, 1,049.10 and 573.08 is: 791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.92 : 1,049.10 = 573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.92/1,049.10 = 573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.92x = 1,049.10 × 573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.92x = 601,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,218.23/759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.16

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