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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.57, 1,128.29 and 567.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.57, 1,128.29 and 567.28 is: 850.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.57 : 1,128.29 = 567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.57/1,128.29 = 567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.57x = 1,128.29 × 567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.57x = 640,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,056.35/752.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.49

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