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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.20, 1,138.80 and 568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.20, 1,138.80 and 568.16 is: 852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.20 : 1,138.80 = 568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.20/1,138.80 = 568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.20x = 1,138.80 × 568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.20x = 647,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,020.61/759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.24

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