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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.23, 1,014.26 and 570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.23, 1,014.26 and 570.54 is: 788.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.23 : 1,014.26 = 570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.23/1,014.26 = 570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.23x = 1,014.26 × 570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.23x = 578,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,675.90/734.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.14

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