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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.26, 1,129.25 and 568.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.26, 1,129.25 and 568.12 is: 852.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.26 : 1,129.25 = 568.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.26/1,129.25 = 568.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.26x = 1,129.25 × 568.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.26x = 641,549.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,549.51/752.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.83

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