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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,041.84 and 567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,041.84 and 567.90 is: 784.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,041.84 = 567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,041.84 = 567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,041.84 × 567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 591,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,660.94/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.86

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