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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.07, 1,007.57 and 419.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.07, 1,007.57 and 419.57 is: 579.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.07 : 1,007.57 = 419.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.07/1,007.57 = 419.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.07x = 1,007.57 × 419.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.07x = 422,739.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,739.01/730.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.04

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