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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.39, 1,124.97 and 568.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.39, 1,124.97 and 568.21 is: 850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.39 : 1,124.97 = 568.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.39/1,124.97 = 568.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.39x = 1,124.97 × 568.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.39x = 639,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,219.20/751.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.72

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