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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.16, 1,139.28 and 567.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.16, 1,139.28 and 567.28 is: 851.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.16 : 1,139.28 = 567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.16/1,139.28 = 567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.16x = 1,139.28 × 567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.16x = 646,290.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,290.76/759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.32

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