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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.52, 1,028.66 and 568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.52, 1,028.66 and 568.44 is: 784.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.52 : 1,028.66 = 568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.52/1,028.66 = 568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.52x = 1,028.66 × 568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.52x = 584,728.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,728.65/745.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.33

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