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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.16, 1,028.58 and 570.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.16, 1,028.58 and 570.28 is: 787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.16 : 1,028.58 = 570.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.16/1,028.58 = 570.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.16x = 1,028.58 × 570.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.16x = 586,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,578.60/745.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.18

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