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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.21, 1,094.79 and 569.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.21, 1,094.79 and 569.21 is: 852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.21 : 1,094.79 = 569.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.21/1,094.79 = 569.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.21x = 1,094.79 × 569.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.21x = 623,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,165.42/731.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.24

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