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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.56, 1,128.26 and 570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.56, 1,128.26 and 570.40 is: 854.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.56 : 1,128.26 = 570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.56/1,128.26 = 570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.56x = 1,128.26 × 570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.56x = 643,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,559.50/753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.03

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