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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.28, 1,125.40 and 568.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.28, 1,125.40 and 568.02 is: 852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.28 : 1,125.40 = 568.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.28/1,125.40 = 568.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.28x = 1,125.40 × 568.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.28x = 639,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,249.71/750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.01

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