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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.69, 1,019.75 and 572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.69, 1,019.75 and 572.52 is: 790.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.69 : 1,019.75 = 572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.69/1,019.75 = 572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.69x = 1,019.75 × 572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.69x = 583,827.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,827.27/738.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.35

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