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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.73, 1,099.94 and 579.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.73, 1,099.94 and 579.17 is: 869.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.73 : 1,099.94 = 579.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.73/1,099.94 = 579.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.73x = 1,099.94 × 579.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.73x = 637,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,052.25/732.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.42

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