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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.22, 1,098.72 and 570.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.22, 1,098.72 and 570.22 is: 855.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.22 : 1,098.72 = 570.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.22/1,098.72 = 570.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.22x = 1,098.72 × 570.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.22x = 626,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,512.12/732.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.63

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