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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.30, 1,028.71 and 568.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.30, 1,028.71 and 568.69 is: 783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.30 : 1,028.71 = 568.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.30/1,028.71 = 568.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.30x = 1,028.71 × 568.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.30x = 585,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,013.10/746.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.89

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