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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.26, 1,043.82 and 570.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.26, 1,043.82 and 570.42 is: 786.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.26 : 1,043.82 = 570.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.26/1,043.82 = 570.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.26x = 1,043.82 × 570.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.26x = 595,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,415.80/757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.28

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