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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.92, 1,008.01 and 571.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.92, 1,008.01 and 571.43 is: 788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.92 : 1,008.01 = 571.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.92/1,008.01 = 571.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.92x = 1,008.01 × 571.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.92x = 576,004.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,004.47/730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.05

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