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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.68, 1,014.17 and 560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.68, 1,014.17 and 560.72 is: 772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.68 : 1,014.17 = 560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.68/1,014.17 = 560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.68x = 1,014.17 × 560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.68x = 568,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,665.40/735.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.98

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