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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.00, 1,128.35 and 570.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.00, 1,128.35 and 570.49 is: 856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.00 : 1,128.35 = 570.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.00/1,128.35 = 570.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.00x = 1,128.35 × 570.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.00x = 643,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,711.00/752.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.00

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