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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.42, 1,010.16 and 565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.42, 1,010.16 and 565.92 is: 780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.42 : 1,010.16 = 565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.42/1,010.16 = 565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.42x = 1,010.16 × 565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.42x = 571,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,669.75/732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.52

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