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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,131.03 and 571.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,131.03 and 571.77 is: 857.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,131.03 = 571.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,131.03 = 571.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,131.03 × 571.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 646,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,689.02/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.66

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