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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.92, 1,040.62 and 568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.92, 1,040.62 and 568.16 is: 783.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.92 : 1,040.62 = 568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.92/1,040.62 = 568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.92x = 1,040.62 × 568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.92x = 591,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,238.66/754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.18

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