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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.24, 1,029.28 and 571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.24, 1,029.28 and 571.28 is: 787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.24 : 1,029.28 = 571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.24/1,029.28 = 571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.24x = 1,029.28 × 571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.24x = 588,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,007.08/746.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.96

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