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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.76, 1,130.22 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.76, 1,130.22 and 571.32 is: 857.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.76 : 1,130.22 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.76/1,130.22 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.76x = 1,130.22 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.76x = 645,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,717.29/752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.80

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