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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.76, 1,042.01 and 568.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.76, 1,042.01 and 568.45 is: 783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.76 : 1,042.01 = 568.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.76/1,042.01 = 568.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.76x = 1,042.01 × 568.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.76x = 592,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,334.37/755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.76

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