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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.06, 1,011.06 and 568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.06, 1,011.06 and 568.24 is: 784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.06 : 1,011.06 = 568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.06/1,011.06 = 568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.06x = 1,011.06 × 568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.06x = 574,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,522.21/732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.80

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