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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.36, 1,040.69 and 568.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.36, 1,040.69 and 568.28 is: 785.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.36 : 1,040.69 = 568.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.36/1,040.69 = 568.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.36x = 1,040.69 × 568.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.36x = 591,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,395.27/753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.01

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