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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.27, 1,134.41 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.27, 1,134.41 and 574.02 is: 861.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.27 : 1,134.41 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.27/1,134.41 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.27x = 1,134.41 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.27x = 651,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,171.16/756.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.03

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