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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,044.18 and 569.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,044.18 and 569.83 is: 786.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,044.18 = 569.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,044.18 = 569.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,044.18 × 569.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 595,005.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,005.09/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.38

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