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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,042.96 and 570.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,042.96 and 570.71 is: 786.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,042.96 = 570.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,042.96 = 570.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,042.96 × 570.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 595,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,227.70/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.71

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