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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.78, 1,101.54 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.78, 1,101.54 and 573.60 is: 858.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.78 : 1,101.54 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.78/1,101.54 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.78x = 1,101.54 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.78x = 631,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,843.34/735.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.74

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