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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.26, 1,130.67 and 573.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.26, 1,130.67 and 573.38 is: 858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.26 : 1,130.67 = 573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.26/1,130.67 = 573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.26x = 1,130.67 × 573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.26x = 648,303.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,303.56/755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.38

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