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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.56, 1,095.96 and 568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.56, 1,095.96 and 568.48 is: 851.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.56 : 1,095.96 = 568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.56/1,095.96 = 568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.56x = 1,095.96 × 568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.56x = 623,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,025.86/731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.65

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