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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,100.40 and 571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,100.40 and 571.36 is: 856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,100.40 = 571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,100.40 = 571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,100.40 × 571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 628,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,724.54/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.39

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