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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.60, 1,009.80 and 572.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.60, 1,009.80 and 572.81 is: 789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.60 : 1,009.80 = 572.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.60/1,009.80 = 572.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.60x = 1,009.80 × 572.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.60x = 578,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,418.49/732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.54

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