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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.14, 1,028.70 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.14, 1,028.70 and 570.78 is: 787.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.14 : 1,028.70 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.14/1,028.70 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.14x = 1,028.70 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.14x = 587,161.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,161.39/745.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.99

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