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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.78, 1,039.78 and 567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.78, 1,039.78 and 567.20 is: 782.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.78 : 1,039.78 = 567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.78/1,039.78 = 567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.78x = 1,039.78 × 567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.78x = 589,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,763.22/753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.41

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