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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.84, 1,085.16 and 569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.84, 1,085.16 and 569.32 is: 852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.84 : 1,085.16 = 569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.84/1,085.16 = 569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.84x = 1,085.16 × 569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.84x = 617,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,803.29/724.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.33

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