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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.05, 1,006.29 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.05, 1,006.29 and 635.28 is: 875.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.05 : 1,006.29 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.05/1,006.29 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.05x = 1,006.29 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.05x = 639,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,275.91/730.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.66

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