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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.36, 1,013.80 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.36, 1,013.80 and 568.20 is: 784.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.36 : 1,013.80 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.36/1,013.80 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.36x = 1,013.80 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.36x = 576,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,041.16/734.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.41

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