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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.16, 1,124.07 and 567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.16, 1,124.07 and 567.42 is: 850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.16 : 1,124.07 = 567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.16/1,124.07 = 567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.16x = 1,124.07 × 567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.16x = 637,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,819.80/750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.25

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