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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,124.73 and 567.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,124.73 and 567.57 is: 849.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,124.73 = 567.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,124.73 = 567.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,124.73 × 567.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 638,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,363.01/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.52

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