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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.02, 1,095.72 and 569.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.02, 1,095.72 and 569.46 is: 854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.02 : 1,095.72 = 569.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.02/1,095.72 = 569.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.02x = 1,095.72 × 569.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.02x = 623,968.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,968.71/730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.73

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