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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.88, 1,042.07 and 570.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.88, 1,042.07 and 570.17 is: 785.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.88 : 1,042.07 = 570.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.88/1,042.07 = 570.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.88x = 1,042.07 × 570.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.88x = 594,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,156.81/756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.01

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