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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.96, 1,015.56 and 571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.96, 1,015.56 and 571.52 is: 786.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.96 : 1,015.56 = 571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.96/1,015.56 = 571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.96x = 1,015.56 × 571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.96x = 580,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,412.85/737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.51

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