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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.12, 1,008.04 and 564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.12, 1,008.04 and 564.04 is: 778.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.12 : 1,008.04 = 564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.12/1,008.04 = 564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.12x = 1,008.04 × 564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.12x = 568,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,574.88/730.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.74

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