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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.16, 1,029.78 and 568.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.16, 1,029.78 and 568.81 is: 785.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.16 : 1,029.78 = 568.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.16/1,029.78 = 568.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.16x = 1,029.78 × 568.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.16x = 585,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,749.16/746.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.02

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