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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.92, 1,040.95 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.92, 1,040.95 and 567.36 is: 784.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.92 : 1,040.95 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.92/1,040.95 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.92x = 1,040.95 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.92x = 590,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,594.10/752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.41

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