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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.44, 1,010.68 and 567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.44, 1,010.68 and 567.68 is: 782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.44 : 1,010.68 = 567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.44/1,010.68 = 567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.44x = 1,010.68 × 567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.44x = 573,742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,742.82/733.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.26

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