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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,038.15 and 566.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,038.15 and 566.82 is: 781.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,038.15 = 566.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,038.15 = 566.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,038.15 × 566.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 588,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,444.18/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.34

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