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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.91, 1,029.35 and 578.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.91, 1,029.35 and 578.63 is: 797.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.91 : 1,029.35 = 578.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.91/1,029.35 = 578.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.91x = 1,029.35 × 578.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.91x = 595,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,604.75/746.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.43

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