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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.66, 1,094.60 and 565.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.66, 1,094.60 and 565.83 is: 846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.66 : 1,094.60 = 565.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.66/1,094.60 = 565.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.66x = 1,094.60 × 565.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.66x = 619,358.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,358.93/731.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.52

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