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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.54, 1,090.77 and 573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.54, 1,090.77 and 573.63 is: 858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.54 : 1,090.77 = 573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.54/1,090.77 = 573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.54x = 1,090.77 × 573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.54x = 625,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,698.29/728.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.83

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