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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.17, 1,007.55 and 533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.17, 1,007.55 and 533.34 is: 735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.17 : 1,007.55 = 533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.17/1,007.55 = 533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.17x = 1,007.55 × 533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.17x = 537,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,366.72/730.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.95

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