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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.83, 1,102.25 and 572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.83, 1,102.25 and 572.64 is: 858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.83 : 1,102.25 = 572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.83/1,102.25 = 572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.83x = 1,102.25 × 572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.83x = 631,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,186.52/734.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.95

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