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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.06, 1,046.16 and 571.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.06, 1,046.16 and 571.22 is: 788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.06 : 1,046.16 = 571.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.06/1,046.16 = 571.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.06x = 1,046.16 × 571.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.06x = 597,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,587.52/758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.31

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