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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.80, 1,129.32 and 563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.80, 1,129.32 and 563.28 is: 842.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.80 : 1,129.32 = 563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.80/1,129.32 = 563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.80x = 1,129.32 × 563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.80x = 636,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,123.37/754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.77

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