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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.42, 1,032.10 and 571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.42, 1,032.10 and 571.07 is: 787.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.42 : 1,032.10 = 571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.42/1,032.10 = 571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.42x = 1,032.10 × 571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.42x = 589,394.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,394.76/748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.52

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