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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.03, 1,005.73 and 508.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.03, 1,005.73 and 508.58 is: 700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.03 : 1,005.73 = 508.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.03/1,005.73 = 508.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.03x = 1,005.73 × 508.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.03x = 511,494.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,494.16/730.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.65

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