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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.96, 1,012.05 and 567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.96, 1,012.05 and 567.72 is: 783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.96 : 1,012.05 = 567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.96/1,012.05 = 567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.96x = 1,012.05 × 567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.96x = 574,561.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,561.03/732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.89

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