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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.54, 1,094.89 and 575.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.54, 1,094.89 and 575.85 is: 863.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.54 : 1,094.89 = 575.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.54/1,094.89 = 575.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.54x = 1,094.89 × 575.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.54x = 630,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,492.41/730.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.06

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