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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.69, 1,019.76 and 572.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.69, 1,019.76 and 572.53 is: 790.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.69 : 1,019.76 = 572.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.69/1,019.76 = 572.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.69x = 1,019.76 × 572.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.69x = 583,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,835.23/738.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.37

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