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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.48, 1,095.72 and 567.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.48, 1,095.72 and 567.70 is: 851.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.48 : 1,095.72 = 567.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.48/1,095.72 = 567.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.48x = 1,095.72 × 567.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.48x = 622,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,040.24/730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.55

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