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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.51, 1,130.67 and 570.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.51, 1,130.67 and 570.86 is: 856.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.51 : 1,130.67 = 570.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.51/1,130.67 = 570.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.51x = 1,130.67 × 570.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.51x = 645,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,454.28/753.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.60

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