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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.15, 1,020.51 and 570.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.15, 1,020.51 and 570.79 is: 788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.15 : 1,020.51 = 570.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.15/1,020.51 = 570.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.15x = 1,020.51 × 570.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.15x = 582,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,496.90/739.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.06

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