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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.39, 1,011.15 and 566.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.39, 1,011.15 and 566.34 is: 781.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.39 : 1,011.15 = 566.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.39/1,011.15 = 566.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.39x = 1,011.15 × 566.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.39x = 572,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,654.69/732.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.90

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