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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.28, 1,125.68 and 568.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.28, 1,125.68 and 568.56 is: 853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.28 : 1,125.68 = 568.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.28/1,125.68 = 568.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.28x = 1,125.68 × 568.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.28x = 640,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,016.62/750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.04

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