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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.76, 1,094.92 and 577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.76, 1,094.92 and 577.68 is: 865.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.76 : 1,094.92 = 577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.76/1,094.92 = 577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.76x = 1,094.92 × 577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.76x = 632,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,513.39/730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.56

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