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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.76, 1,100.76 and 570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.76, 1,100.76 and 570.76 is: 857.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.76 : 1,100.76 = 570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.76/1,100.76 = 570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.76x = 1,100.76 × 570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.76x = 628,269.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,269.78/732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.40

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