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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.73, 1,009.26 and 581.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.73, 1,009.26 and 581.85 is: 803.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.73 : 1,009.26 = 581.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.73/1,009.26 = 581.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.73x = 1,009.26 × 581.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.73x = 587,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,239.02/730.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.63

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