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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730, 1,005.78 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730, 1,005.78 and 636.04 is: 876.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730 : 1,005.78 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730/1,005.78 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730x = 1,005.78 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730x = 639,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,716.31/730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.32

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