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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.44, 1,029.12 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.44, 1,029.12 and 570.24 is: 787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.44 : 1,029.12 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.44/1,029.12 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.44x = 1,029.12 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.44x = 586,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,845.39/745.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.25

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