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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.12, 1,044.16 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.12, 1,044.16 and 561.12 is: 773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.12 : 1,044.16 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.12/1,044.16 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.12x = 1,044.16 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.12x = 585,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,899.06/757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.85

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