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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.23, 1,012.11 and 568.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.23, 1,012.11 and 568.91 is: 783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.23 : 1,012.11 = 568.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.23/1,012.11 = 568.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.23x = 1,012.11 × 568.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.23x = 575,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,799.50/735.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.16

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