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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.22, 1,131.42 and 563.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.22, 1,131.42 and 563.06 is: 844.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.22 : 1,131.42 = 563.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.22/1,131.42 = 563.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.22x = 1,131.42 × 563.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.22x = 637,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,057.35/754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.66

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