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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.22, 1,132.92 and 564.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.22, 1,132.92 and 564.06 is: 846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.22 : 1,132.92 = 564.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.22/1,132.92 = 564.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.22x = 1,132.92 × 564.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.22x = 639,034.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,034.86/755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.16

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