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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.04, 1,092.92 and 567.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.04, 1,092.92 and 567.86 is: 850.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.04 : 1,092.92 = 567.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.04/1,092.92 = 567.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.04x = 1,092.92 × 567.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.04x = 620,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,625.55/730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.13

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