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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.56, 1,126.76 and 569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.56, 1,126.76 and 569.40 is: 852.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.56 : 1,126.76 = 569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.56/1,126.76 = 569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.56x = 1,126.76 × 569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.56x = 641,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,577.14/752.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.53

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