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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.40, 1,028.97 and 569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.40, 1,028.97 and 569.34 is: 784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.40 : 1,028.97 = 569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.40/1,028.97 = 569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.40x = 1,028.97 × 569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.40x = 585,833.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,833.78/746.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.88

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