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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.56, 1,019.70 and 570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.56, 1,019.70 and 570.20 is: 787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.56 : 1,019.70 = 570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.56/1,019.70 = 570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.56x = 1,019.70 × 570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.56x = 581,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,430.09/738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.25

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