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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.96, 1,014.96 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.96, 1,014.96 and 569.88 is: 785.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.96 : 1,014.96 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.96/1,014.96 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.96x = 1,014.96 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.96x = 578,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,405.40/735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.92

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