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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.53, 1,093.68 and 568.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.53, 1,093.68 and 568.35 is: 850.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.53 : 1,093.68 = 568.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.53/1,093.68 = 568.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.53x = 1,093.68 × 568.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.53x = 621,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,593.03/730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.88

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