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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.94, 1,014.96 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.94, 1,014.96 and 570.16 is: 786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.94 : 1,014.96 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.94/1,014.96 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.94x = 1,014.96 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.94x = 578,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,689.59/735.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.33

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