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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.66, 1,129.32 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.66, 1,129.32 and 570.90 is: 855.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.66 : 1,129.32 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.66/1,129.32 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.66x = 1,129.32 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.66x = 644,728.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,728.79/753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.46

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