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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.21, 1,130.61 and 561.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.21, 1,130.61 and 561.08 is: 839.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.21 : 1,130.61 = 561.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.21/1,130.61 = 561.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.21x = 1,130.61 × 561.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.21x = 634,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,362.66/755.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.98

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