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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,008.62 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,008.62 and 564.48 is: 779.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.56 : 1,008.62 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.56/1,008.62 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.56x = 1,008.62 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.56x = 569,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,345.82/730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.33

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