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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.38, 1,007.37 and 562.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.38, 1,007.37 and 562.31 is: 775.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.38 : 1,007.37 = 562.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.38/1,007.37 = 562.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.38x = 1,007.37 × 562.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.38x = 566,449.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,449.19/730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.55

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