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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.45, 1,031.16 and 570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.45, 1,031.16 and 570.59 is: 787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.45 : 1,031.16 = 570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.45/1,031.16 = 570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.45x = 1,031.16 × 570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.45x = 588,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,371.42/747.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.17

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