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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.74, 1,012.19 and 569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.74, 1,012.19 and 569.04 is: 786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.74 : 1,012.19 = 569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.74/1,012.19 = 569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.74x = 1,012.19 × 569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.74x = 575,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,973.75/732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.06

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