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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.34, 1,047.02 and 572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.34, 1,047.02 and 572.22 is: 790.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.34 : 1,047.02 = 572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.34/1,047.02 = 572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.34x = 1,047.02 × 572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.34x = 599,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,122.92/758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.05

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