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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,030.68 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,030.68 and 573.60 is: 790.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,030.68 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,030.68 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,030.68 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 591,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,198.05/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.54

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