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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.05, 1,044.78 and 570.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.05, 1,044.78 and 570.21 is: 786.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.05 : 1,044.78 = 570.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.05/1,044.78 = 570.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.05x = 1,044.78 × 570.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.05x = 595,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,744.00/757.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.93

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