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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.74, 1,001.72 and 569.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.74, 1,001.72 and 569.11 is: 784.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.74 : 1,001.72 = 569.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.74/1,001.72 = 569.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.74x = 1,001.72 × 569.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.74x = 570,088.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,088.87/726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.45

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