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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.51, 1,129.17 and 569.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.51, 1,129.17 and 569.86 is: 855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.51 : 1,129.17 = 569.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.51/1,129.17 = 569.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.51x = 1,129.17 × 569.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.51x = 643,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,468.82/752.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.10

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