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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743, 1,025.77 and 568.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743, 1,025.77 and 568.67 is: 785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743 : 1,025.77 = 568.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743/1,025.77 = 568.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743x = 1,025.77 × 568.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743x = 583,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,324.63/743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.09

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