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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.16, 1,013.39 and 570.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.16, 1,013.39 and 570.05 is: 784.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.16 : 1,013.39 = 570.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.16/1,013.39 = 570.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.16x = 1,013.39 × 570.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.16x = 577,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,675.05/736.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.72

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