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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.88, 1,009.43 and 567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.88, 1,009.43 and 567.08 is: 783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.88 : 1,009.43 = 567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.88/1,009.43 = 567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.88x = 1,009.43 × 567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.88x = 572,419.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,419.68/730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.20

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