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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,132.75 and 574.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,132.75 and 574.75 is: 860.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,132.75 = 574.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,132.75 = 574.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,132.75 × 574.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 651,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,039.53/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.44

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