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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.18, 1,006.59 and 555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.18, 1,006.59 and 555.22 is: 765.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.18 : 1,006.59 = 555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.18/1,006.59 = 555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.18x = 1,006.59 × 555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.18x = 558,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,878.90/730.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.40

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