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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,037.41 and 565.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,037.41 and 565.66 is: 780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,037.41 = 565.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,037.41 = 565.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,037.41 × 565.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 586,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,821.34/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.18

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