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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,099.91 and 568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,099.91 and 568.64 is: 853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,099.91 = 568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,099.91 = 568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,099.91 × 568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 625,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,444.48/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.66

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