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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.54, 1,035.17 and 570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.54, 1,035.17 and 570.59 is: 788.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.54 : 1,035.17 = 570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.54/1,035.17 = 570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.54x = 1,035.17 × 570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.54x = 590,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,660.16/749.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.03

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