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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,124.31 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,124.31 and 569.12 is: 852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,124.31 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,124.31 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,124.31 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 639,867.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,867.31/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.01

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