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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.97, 1,090.47 and 573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.97, 1,090.47 and 573.73 is: 860.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.97 : 1,090.47 = 573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.97/1,090.47 = 573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.97x = 1,090.47 × 573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.97x = 625,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,635.35/726.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.61

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