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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.48, 1,039.92 and 567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.48, 1,039.92 and 567.90 is: 783.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.48 : 1,039.92 = 567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.48/1,039.92 = 567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.48x = 1,039.92 × 567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.48x = 590,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,570.57/753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.79

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