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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,007.52 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,007.52 and 563.52 is: 777.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.56 : 1,007.52 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.56/1,007.52 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.56x = 1,007.52 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.56x = 567,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,757.67/730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.15

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