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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.63, 1,101.31 and 572.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.63, 1,101.31 and 572.82 is: 857.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.63 : 1,101.31 = 572.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.63/1,101.31 = 572.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.63x = 1,101.31 × 572.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.63x = 630,846.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,846.83/735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.56

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