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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.41, 1,130.40 and 571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.41, 1,130.40 and 571.59 is: 856.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.41 : 1,130.40 = 571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.41/1,130.40 = 571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.41x = 1,130.40 × 571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.41x = 646,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,125.34/754.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.46

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