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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.61, 1,130.56 and 572.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.61, 1,130.56 and 572.09 is: 857.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.61 : 1,130.56 = 572.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.61/1,130.56 = 572.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.61x = 1,130.56 × 572.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.61x = 646,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,774.99/754.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.10

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