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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.53, 1,008.63 and 572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.53, 1,008.63 and 572.60 is: 788.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.53 : 1,008.63 = 572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.53/1,008.63 = 572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.53x = 1,008.63 × 572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.53x = 577,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,544.06/732.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.42

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