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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.05, 1,007.85 and 563.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.05, 1,007.85 and 563.91 is: 778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.05 : 1,007.85 = 563.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.05/1,007.85 = 563.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.05x = 1,007.85 × 563.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.05x = 568,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,336.69/730.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.49

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