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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,017.72 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,017.72 and 571.04 is: 788.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.12 : 1,017.72 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.12/1,017.72 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.12x = 1,017.72 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.12x = 581,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,158.83/737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.42

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