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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.44, 1,007.92 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.44, 1,007.92 and 565.68 is: 779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.44 : 1,007.92 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.44/1,007.92 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.44x = 1,007.92 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.44x = 570,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,160.19/731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.50

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