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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.17, 1,005.35 and 632.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.17, 1,005.35 and 632.97 is: 871.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.17 : 1,005.35 = 632.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.17/1,005.35 = 632.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.17x = 1,005.35 × 632.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.17x = 636,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,353.22/730.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.51

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