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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,093.40 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,093.40 and 567.36 is: 849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,093.40 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,093.40 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,093.40 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 620,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,351.42/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.33

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