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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.43, 1,006.59 and 630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.43, 1,006.59 and 630.02 is: 870.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.43 : 1,006.59 = 630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.43/1,006.59 = 630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.43x = 1,006.59 × 630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.43x = 634,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,166.80/728.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.59

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