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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.71, 1,101.03 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.71, 1,101.03 and 579.96 is: 869.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.71 : 1,101.03 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.71/1,101.03 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.71x = 1,101.03 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.71x = 638,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,553.36/734.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.12

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