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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.96, 1,015.25 and 571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.96, 1,015.25 and 571.07 is: 788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.96 : 1,015.25 = 571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.96/1,015.25 = 571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.96x = 1,015.25 × 571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.96x = 579,770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,770.89/734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.85

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