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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.80, 1,130.82 and 564.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.80, 1,130.82 and 564.28 is: 844.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.80 : 1,130.82 = 564.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.80/1,130.82 = 564.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.80x = 1,130.82 × 564.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.80x = 638,099.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,099.11/755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.27

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