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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.01, 1,008.85 and 552.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.01, 1,008.85 and 552.85 is: 764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.01 : 1,008.85 = 552.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.01/1,008.85 = 552.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.01x = 1,008.85 × 552.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.01x = 557,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,742.72/730.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.02

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