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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.24, 1,026.52 and 569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.24, 1,026.52 and 569.28 is: 785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.24 : 1,026.52 = 569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.24/1,026.52 = 569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.24x = 1,026.52 × 569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.24x = 584,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,377.31/744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.20

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