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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.08, 1,092.36 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.08, 1,092.36 and 574.80 is: 860.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.08 : 1,092.36 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.08/1,092.36 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.08x = 1,092.36 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.08x = 627,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,888.53/730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.03

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