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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.27, 1,043.24 and 569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.27, 1,043.24 and 569.70 is: 785.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.27 : 1,043.24 = 569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.27/1,043.24 = 569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.27x = 1,043.24 × 569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.27x = 594,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,330.98/756.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.87

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