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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.95, 1,048.85 and 573.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.95, 1,048.85 and 573.65 is: 791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.95 : 1,048.85 = 573.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.95/1,048.85 = 573.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.95x = 1,048.85 × 573.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.95x = 601,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,674.24/759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.73

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