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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.20, 1,125.30 and 565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.20, 1,125.30 and 565.40 is: 848.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.20 : 1,125.30 = 565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.20/1,125.30 = 565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.20x = 1,125.30 × 565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.20x = 636,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,244.62/750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.10

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