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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730, 1,008.60 and 650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730, 1,008.60 and 650.62 is: 898.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730 : 1,008.60 = 650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730/1,008.60 = 650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730x = 1,008.60 × 650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730x = 656,215.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,215.33/730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.93

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