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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.91, 1,041.03 and 567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.91, 1,041.03 and 567.08 is: 783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.91 : 1,041.03 = 567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.91/1,041.03 = 567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.91x = 1,041.03 × 567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.91x = 590,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,344.21/753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.04

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