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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.91, 1,009.11 and 562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.91, 1,009.11 and 562.56 is: 776.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.91 : 1,009.11 = 562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.91/1,009.11 = 562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.91x = 1,009.11 × 562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.91x = 567,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,684.92/730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.69

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