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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.44, 1,094.60 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.44, 1,094.60 and 568.08 is: 850.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.44 : 1,094.60 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.44/1,094.60 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.44x = 1,094.60 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.44x = 621,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,820.37/731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.13

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