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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.62, 1,008.27 and 573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.62, 1,008.27 and 573.44 is: 791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.62 : 1,008.27 = 573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.62/1,008.27 = 573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.62x = 1,008.27 × 573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.62x = 578,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,182.35/730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.36

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