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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.92, 1,027.46 and 569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.92, 1,027.46 and 569.96 is: 786.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.92 : 1,027.46 = 569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.92/1,027.46 = 569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.92x = 1,027.46 × 569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.92x = 585,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,611.10/744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.14

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