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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.95, 1,132.41 and 573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.95, 1,132.41 and 573.45 is: 860.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.95 : 1,132.41 = 573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.95/1,132.41 = 573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.95x = 1,132.41 × 573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.95x = 649,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,380.51/754.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.16

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