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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.22, 1,129.07 and 557.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.22, 1,129.07 and 557.48 is: 836.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.22 : 1,129.07 = 557.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.22/1,129.07 = 557.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.22x = 1,129.07 × 557.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.22x = 629,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,438.16/752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.77

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