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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,128.24 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,128.24 and 569.88 is: 854.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,128.24 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,128.24 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,128.24 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 642,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,961.41/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.82

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