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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750, 1,120.66 and 573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750, 1,120.66 and 573.32 is: 856.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,120.66 = 573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,120.66 = 573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,120.66 × 573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 642,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,496.79/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.66

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