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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.51, 1,126.56 and 570.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.51, 1,126.56 and 570.62 is: 854.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.51 : 1,126.56 = 570.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.51/1,126.56 = 570.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.51x = 1,126.56 × 570.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.51x = 642,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,837.67/752.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.26

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