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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.56, 1,129.76 and 571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.56, 1,129.76 and 571.40 is: 855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.56 : 1,129.76 = 571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.56/1,129.76 = 571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.56x = 1,129.76 × 571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.56x = 645,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,544.86/754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.52

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