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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.38, 1,007.01 and 572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.38, 1,007.01 and 572.52 is: 789.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.38 : 1,007.01 = 572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.38/1,007.01 = 572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.38x = 1,007.01 × 572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.38x = 576,533.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,533.37/730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.36

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