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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.94, 1,017.72 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.94, 1,017.72 and 572.16 is: 789.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.94 : 1,017.72 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.94/1,017.72 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.94x = 1,017.72 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.94x = 582,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,298.68/737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.09

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