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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730, 1,006.80 and 619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730, 1,006.80 and 619.76 is: 854.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730 : 1,006.80 = 619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730/1,006.80 = 619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730x = 1,006.80 × 619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730x = 623,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,974.37/730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.76

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