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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.92, 1,131.32 and 570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.92, 1,131.32 and 570.32 is: 853.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.92 : 1,131.32 = 570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.92/1,131.32 = 570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.92x = 1,131.32 × 570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.92x = 645,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,214.42/755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.55

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