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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.90, 1,010.67 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.90, 1,010.67 and 575.28 is: 793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.90 : 1,010.67 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.90/1,010.67 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.90x = 1,010.67 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.90x = 581,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,418.24/732.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.31

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