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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.39, 1,008.11 and 565.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.39, 1,008.11 and 565.54 is: 779.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.39 : 1,008.11 = 565.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.39/1,008.11 = 565.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.39x = 1,008.11 × 565.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.39x = 570,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,125.42/731.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.51

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