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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.64, 1,105.68 and 566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.64, 1,105.68 and 566.72 is: 850.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.64 : 1,105.68 = 566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.64/1,105.68 = 566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.64x = 1,105.68 × 566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.64x = 626,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,610.97/736.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.63

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