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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.04, 1,026.72 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.04, 1,026.72 and 569.88 is: 787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.04 : 1,026.72 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.04/1,026.72 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.04x = 1,026.72 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.04x = 585,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,107.19/743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.45

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