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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.64, 1,000.74 and 570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.64, 1,000.74 and 570.12 is: 786.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.64 : 1,000.74 = 570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.64/1,000.74 = 570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.64x = 1,000.74 × 570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.64x = 570,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,541.89/725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.26

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