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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.30, 1,008.31 and 573.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.30, 1,008.31 and 573.57 is: 791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.30 : 1,008.31 = 573.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.30/1,008.31 = 573.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.30x = 1,008.31 × 573.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.30x = 578,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,336.37/730.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.92

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