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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.03, 1,092.93 and 567.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.03, 1,092.93 and 567.85 is: 850.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.03 : 1,092.93 = 567.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.03/1,092.93 = 567.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.03x = 1,092.93 × 567.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.03x = 620,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,620.30/730.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.13

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