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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.18, 1,123.79 and 567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.18, 1,123.79 and 567.80 is: 850.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.18 : 1,123.79 = 567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.18/1,123.79 = 567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.18x = 1,123.79 × 567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.18x = 638,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,087.96/750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.58

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