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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.69, 1,018.49 and 569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.69, 1,018.49 and 569.33 is: 786.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.69 : 1,018.49 = 569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.69/1,018.49 = 569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.69x = 1,018.49 × 569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.69x = 579,848.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,848.97/737.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.04

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