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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.90, 1,031.04 and 570.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.90, 1,031.04 and 570.84 is: 786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.90 : 1,031.04 = 570.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.90/1,031.04 = 570.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.90x = 1,031.04 × 570.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.90x = 588,558.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,558.87/747.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.95

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