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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.46, 1,014.12 and 569.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.46, 1,014.12 and 569.22 is: 785.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.46 : 1,014.12 = 569.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.46/1,014.12 = 569.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.46x = 1,014.12 × 569.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.46x = 577,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,257.39/734.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.96

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