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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.01, 1,125.81 and 570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.01, 1,125.81 and 570.12 is: 853.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.01 : 1,125.81 = 570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.01/1,125.81 = 570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.01x = 1,125.81 × 570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.01x = 641,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,846.80/752.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.51

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