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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.12, 1,027.86 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.12, 1,027.86 and 570.36 is: 787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.12 : 1,027.86 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.12/1,027.86 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.12x = 1,027.86 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.12x = 586,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,250.23/744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.84

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