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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.64, 1,040.26 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.64, 1,040.26 and 565.52 is: 780.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.64 : 1,040.26 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.64/1,040.26 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.64x = 1,040.26 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.64x = 588,287.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,287.84/753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.60

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