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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.60, 1,028.16 and 570.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.60, 1,028.16 and 570.88 is: 787.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.60 : 1,028.16 = 570.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.60/1,028.16 = 570.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.60x = 1,028.16 × 570.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.60x = 586,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,955.98/745.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.23

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