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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.24, 1,009.39 and 567.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.24, 1,009.39 and 567.14 is: 780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.24 : 1,009.39 = 567.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.24/1,009.39 = 567.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.24x = 1,009.39 × 567.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.24x = 572,458.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,458.45/733.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.73

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