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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.51, 1,132.17 and 571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.51, 1,132.17 and 571.86 is: 858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.51 : 1,132.17 = 571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.51/1,132.17 = 571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.51x = 1,132.17 × 571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.51x = 647,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,442.74/754.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.10

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