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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.07, 1,098.96 and 571.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.07, 1,098.96 and 571.26 is: 855.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.07 : 1,098.96 = 571.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.07/1,098.96 = 571.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.07x = 1,098.96 × 571.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.07x = 627,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,791.89/734.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.22

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