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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.20, 1,125.33 and 577.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.20, 1,125.33 and 577.55 is: 864.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.20 : 1,125.33 = 577.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.20/1,125.33 = 577.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.20x = 1,125.33 × 577.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.20x = 649,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,928.71/752.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.04

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