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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,011.26 and 566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,011.26 and 566.62 is: 782.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,011.26 = 566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,011.26 = 566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,011.26 × 566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 573,000.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,000.14/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.08

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