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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.98, 1,130.34 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.98, 1,130.34 and 573.12 is: 858.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.98 : 1,130.34 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.98/1,130.34 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.98x = 1,130.34 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.98x = 647,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,820.46/754.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.06

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