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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.97, 1,097.32 and 577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.97, 1,097.32 and 577 is: 866.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.97 : 1,097.32 = 577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.97/1,097.32 = 577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.97x = 1,097.32 × 577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.97x = 633,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,153.64/730.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.18

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