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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.56, 1,026.92 and 569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.56, 1,026.92 and 569.52 is: 785.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.56 : 1,026.92 = 569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.56/1,026.92 = 569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.56x = 1,026.92 × 569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.56x = 584,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,851.48/744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.50

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