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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.10, 1,023.70 and 568.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.10, 1,023.70 and 568.58 is: 785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.10 : 1,023.70 = 568.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.10/1,023.70 = 568.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.10x = 1,023.70 × 568.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.10x = 582,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,055.35/741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.39

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