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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.61, 1,132.06 and 573.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.61, 1,132.06 and 573.09 is: 858.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.61 : 1,132.06 = 573.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.61/1,132.06 = 573.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.61x = 1,132.06 × 573.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.61x = 648,772.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,772.27/755.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.61

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