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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744, 1,027.08 and 569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744, 1,027.08 and 569.04 is: 785.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744 : 1,027.08 = 569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744/1,027.08 = 569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744x = 1,027.08 × 569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744x = 584,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,449.60/744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.55

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