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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.18, 1,016.31 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.18, 1,016.31 and 570.02 is: 786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.18 : 1,016.31 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.18/1,016.31 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.18x = 1,016.31 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.18x = 579,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,317.03/736.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.92

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