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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.43, 1,013.90 and 568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.43, 1,013.90 and 568.27 is: 784.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.43 : 1,013.90 = 568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.43/1,013.90 = 568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.43x = 1,013.90 × 568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.43x = 576,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,166.11/734.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.51

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