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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.02, 1,008.21 and 591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.02, 1,008.21 and 591.66 is: 817.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.02 : 1,008.21 = 591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.02/1,008.21 = 591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.02x = 1,008.21 × 591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.02x = 596,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,517.53/730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.12

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