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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.18, 1,128.56 and 570.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.18, 1,128.56 and 570.33 is: 854.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.18 : 1,128.56 = 570.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.18/1,128.56 = 570.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.18x = 1,128.56 × 570.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.18x = 643,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,648.77/753.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.57

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