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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.69, 1,099.91 and 571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.69, 1,099.91 and 571.88 is: 856.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.69 : 1,099.91 = 571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.69/1,099.91 = 571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.69x = 1,099.91 × 571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.69x = 629,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,008.17/734.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.16

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