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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.12, 1,023.72 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.12, 1,023.72 and 567.36 is: 783.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.12 : 1,023.72 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.12/1,023.72 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.12x = 1,023.72 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.12x = 580,817.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,817.78/741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.70

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