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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.75, 1,124.51 and 568.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.75, 1,124.51 and 568.23 is: 851.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.75 : 1,124.51 = 568.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.75/1,124.51 = 568.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.75x = 1,124.51 × 568.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.75x = 638,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,977.48/750.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.12

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