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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,128.42 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,128.42 and 570.02 is: 855.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,128.42 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,128.42 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,128.42 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 643,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,221.97/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.03

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