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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.74, 1,097.55 and 577.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.74, 1,097.55 and 577.94 is: 865.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.74 : 1,097.55 = 577.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.74/1,097.55 = 577.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.74x = 1,097.55 × 577.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.74x = 634,312.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,312.56/732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.68

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