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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.16, 1,008.72 and 565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.16, 1,008.72 and 565.92 is: 780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.16 : 1,008.72 = 565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.16/1,008.72 = 565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.16x = 1,008.72 × 565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.16x = 570,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,854.82/731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.75

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