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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.47, 1,096.59 and 569.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.47, 1,096.59 and 569.87 is: 854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.47 : 1,096.59 = 569.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.47/1,096.59 = 569.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.47x = 1,096.59 × 569.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.47x = 624,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,913.74/731.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.33

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