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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.76, 1,045.02 and 569.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.76, 1,045.02 and 569.93 is: 787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.76 : 1,045.02 = 569.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.76/1,045.02 = 569.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.76x = 1,045.02 × 569.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.76x = 595,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,585.64/756.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.02

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