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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.98, 1,009.85 and 566.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.98, 1,009.85 and 566.61 is: 780.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.98 : 1,009.85 = 566.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.98/1,009.85 = 566.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.98x = 1,009.85 × 566.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.98x = 572,188.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,188.28/732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.64

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