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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.18, 1,013.48 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.18, 1,013.48 and 560.22 is: 772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.18 : 1,013.48 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.18/1,013.48 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.18x = 1,013.48 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.18x = 567,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,771.77/735.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.29

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