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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.84, 1,019.64 and 565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.84, 1,019.64 and 565.60 is: 779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.84 : 1,019.64 = 565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.84/1,019.64 = 565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.84x = 1,019.64 × 565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.84x = 576,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,708.38/739.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.50

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