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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.10, 1,020.94 and 566.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.10, 1,020.94 and 566.58 is: 782.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.10 : 1,020.94 = 566.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.10/1,020.94 = 566.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.10x = 1,020.94 × 566.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.10x = 578,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,444.19/739.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.63

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