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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.02, 1,030.74 and 569.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.02, 1,030.74 and 569.93 is: 786.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.02 : 1,030.74 = 569.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.02/1,030.74 = 569.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.02x = 1,030.74 × 569.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.02x = 587,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,449.65/747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.39

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