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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.02, 1,014.70 and 577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.02, 1,014.70 and 577.30 is: 796.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.02 : 1,014.70 = 577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.02/1,014.70 = 577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.02x = 1,014.70 × 577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.02x = 585,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,786.31/735.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.97

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