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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.55, 1,030.43 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.55, 1,030.43 and 569.94 is: 785.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.55 : 1,030.43 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.55/1,030.43 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.55x = 1,030.43 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.55x = 587,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,283.27/747.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.62

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