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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.68, 1,043.28 and 569.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.68, 1,043.28 and 569.57 is: 785.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.68 : 1,043.28 = 569.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.68/1,043.28 = 569.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.68x = 1,043.28 × 569.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.68x = 594,215.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,215.77/756.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.30

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