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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.18, 1,014.93 and 569.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.18, 1,014.93 and 569.02 is: 785.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.18 : 1,014.93 = 569.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.18/1,014.93 = 569.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.18x = 1,014.93 × 569.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.18x = 577,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,515.47/735.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.54

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