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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.68, 1,129.30 and 570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.68, 1,129.30 and 570.82 is: 855.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.68 : 1,129.30 = 570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.68/1,129.30 = 570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.68x = 1,129.30 × 570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.68x = 644,627.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,627.03/753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.31

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