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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.48, 1,129.92 and 567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.48, 1,129.92 and 567.40 is: 852.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.48 : 1,129.92 = 567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.48/1,129.92 = 567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.48x = 1,129.92 × 567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.48x = 641,116.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,116.61/752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.00

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