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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,010.70 and 574.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,010.70 and 574.89 is: 795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,010.70 = 574.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,010.70 = 574.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,010.70 × 574.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 581,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,037.53/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.17

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