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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.63, 1,010.97 and 566.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.63, 1,010.97 and 566.58 is: 781.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.63 : 1,010.97 = 566.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.63/1,010.97 = 566.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.63x = 1,010.97 × 566.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.63x = 572,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,795.38/732.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.83

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