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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.36, 1,101.22 and 571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.36, 1,101.22 and 571.64 is: 857.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.36 : 1,101.22 = 571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.36/1,101.22 = 571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.36x = 1,101.22 × 571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.36x = 629,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,501.40/734.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.21

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