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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.65, 1,097.15 and 569.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.65, 1,097.15 and 569.53 is: 852.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.65 : 1,097.15 = 569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.65/1,097.15 = 569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.65x = 1,097.15 × 569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.65x = 624,858.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,858.36/732.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.88

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