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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.01, 1,130.31 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.01, 1,130.31 and 573.12 is: 858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.01 : 1,130.31 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.01/1,130.31 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.01x = 1,130.31 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.01x = 647,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,803.27/755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.01

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