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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.80, 1,009.01 and 574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.80, 1,009.01 and 574.07 is: 792.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.80 : 1,009.01 = 574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.80/1,009.01 = 574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.80x = 1,009.01 × 574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.80x = 579,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,234.46/730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.60

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