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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.76, 1,094.18 and 576.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.76, 1,094.18 and 576.99 is: 863.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.76 : 1,094.18 = 576.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.76/1,094.18 = 576.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.76x = 1,094.18 × 576.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.76x = 631,328.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,328.03/730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.94

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