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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.14, 1,035.46 and 564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.14, 1,035.46 and 564.64 is: 778.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.14 : 1,035.46 = 564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.14/1,035.46 = 564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.14x = 1,035.46 × 564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.14x = 584,662.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,662.13/751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.37

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