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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.04, 1,042.51 and 568.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.04, 1,042.51 and 568.49 is: 785.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.04 : 1,042.51 = 568.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.04/1,042.51 = 568.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.04x = 1,042.51 × 568.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.04x = 592,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,649.88/754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.96

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