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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.10, 1,025.08 and 569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.10, 1,025.08 and 569.58 is: 786.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.10 : 1,025.08 = 569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.10/1,025.08 = 569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.10x = 1,025.08 × 569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.10x = 583,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,865.07/742.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.77

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