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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.52, 1,020.96 and 573.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.52, 1,020.96 and 573.42 is: 791.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.52 : 1,020.96 = 573.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.52/1,020.96 = 573.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.52x = 1,020.96 × 573.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.52x = 585,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,438.88/739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.65

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