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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.80, 1,133.40 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.80, 1,133.40 and 572.40 is: 859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.80 : 1,133.40 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.80/1,133.40 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.80x = 1,133.40 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.80x = 648,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,758.16/754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.51

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