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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.10, 1,029.24 and 572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.10, 1,029.24 and 572.60 is: 790.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.10 : 1,029.24 = 572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.10/1,029.24 = 572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.10x = 1,029.24 × 572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.10x = 589,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,342.82/745.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.96

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