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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.06, 1,007.56 and 406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.06, 1,007.56 and 406.71 is: 561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.06 : 1,007.56 = 406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.06/1,007.56 = 406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.06x = 1,007.56 × 406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.06x = 409,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,779.69/730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.30

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