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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.12, 1,008.62 and 582.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.12, 1,008.62 and 582.56 is: 804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.12 : 1,008.62 = 582.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.12/1,008.62 = 582.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.12x = 1,008.62 × 582.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.12x = 587,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,581.67/730.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.77

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