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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.65, 1,036.70 and 571.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.65, 1,036.70 and 571.70 is: 789.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.65 : 1,036.70 = 571.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.65/1,036.70 = 571.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.65x = 1,036.70 × 571.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.65x = 592,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,681.39/750.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.56

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