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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.93, 1,049.94 and 574.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.93, 1,049.94 and 574.04 is: 793.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.93 : 1,049.94 = 574.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.93/1,049.94 = 574.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.93x = 1,049.94 × 574.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.93x = 602,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,702.31/759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.10

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