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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.13, 1,025.19 and 568.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.13, 1,025.19 and 568.17 is: 783.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.13 : 1,025.19 = 568.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.13/1,025.19 = 568.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.13x = 1,025.19 × 568.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.13x = 582,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,482.20/743.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.82

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