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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.16, 1,130.22 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.16, 1,130.22 and 570.96 is: 855.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.16 : 1,130.22 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.16/1,130.22 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.16x = 1,130.22 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.16x = 645,310.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,310.41/754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.67

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