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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.42, 1,126.13 and 564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.42, 1,126.13 and 564.93 is: 847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.42 : 1,126.13 = 564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.42/1,126.13 = 564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.42x = 1,126.13 × 564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.42x = 636,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,181.80/750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.77

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