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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.76, 1,099.26 and 569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.76, 1,099.26 and 569.76 is: 855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.76 : 1,099.26 = 569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.76/1,099.26 = 569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.76x = 1,099.26 × 569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.76x = 626,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,314.38/731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.90

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