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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.33, 1,006.62 and 573.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.33, 1,006.62 and 573.81 is: 791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.33 : 1,006.62 = 573.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.33/1,006.62 = 573.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.33x = 1,006.62 × 573.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.33x = 577,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,608.62/729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.97

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