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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.02, 1,008.16 and 624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.02, 1,008.16 and 624.50 is: 862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.02 : 1,008.16 = 624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.02/1,008.16 = 624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.02x = 1,008.16 × 624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.02x = 629,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,595.92/730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.44

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