Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.44, 1,014 and 569.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 735.44, 1,014 and 569.84 is: 785.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735.44 : 1,014 = 569.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735.44/1,014 = 569.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735.44x = 1,014 × 569.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735.44x = 577,817.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 577,817.76/735.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785.68
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