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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.16, 1,129.74 and 570.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.16, 1,129.74 and 570.88 is: 856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.16 : 1,129.74 = 570.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.16/1,129.74 = 570.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.16x = 1,129.74 × 570.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.16x = 644,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,945.97/753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.32

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