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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.57, 1,130.36 and 572.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.57, 1,130.36 and 572.00 is: 857.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.57 : 1,130.36 = 572.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.57/1,130.36 = 572.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.57x = 1,130.36 × 572.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.57x = 646,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,557.41/753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.99

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