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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.04, 1,134.02 and 573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.04, 1,134.02 and 573.76 is: 860.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.04 : 1,134.02 = 573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.04/1,134.02 = 573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.04x = 1,134.02 × 573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.04x = 650,655.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,655.32/756.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.61

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