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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.81, 1,002.19 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.81, 1,002.19 and 569.16 is: 784.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.81 : 1,002.19 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.81/1,002.19 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.81x = 1,002.19 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.81x = 570,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,406.46/726.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.81

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