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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.14, 1,030.08 and 571.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.14, 1,030.08 and 571.78 is: 789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.14 : 1,030.08 = 571.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.14/1,030.08 = 571.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.14x = 1,030.08 × 571.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.14x = 588,979.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,979.14/746.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.37

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