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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.10, 1,009.21 and 567.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.10, 1,009.21 and 567.25 is: 780.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.10 : 1,009.21 = 567.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.10/1,009.21 = 567.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.10x = 1,009.21 × 567.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.10x = 572,477.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,477.17/733.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.90

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