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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.44, 1,058.04 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.44, 1,058.04 and 570.24 is: 787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.44 : 1,058.04 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.44/1,058.04 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.44x = 1,058.04 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.44x = 603,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,336.73/766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.19

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