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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.23, 1,014.07 and 569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.23, 1,014.07 and 569.08 is: 784.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.23 : 1,014.07 = 569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.23/1,014.07 = 569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.23x = 1,014.07 × 569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.23x = 577,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,082.16/735.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.90

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