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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.60, 1,041.58 and 569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.60, 1,041.58 and 569.70 is: 785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.60 : 1,041.58 = 569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.60/1,041.58 = 569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.60x = 1,041.58 × 569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.60x = 593,388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,388.13/755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.32

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