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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.22, 1,006.63 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.22, 1,006.63 and 508.48 is: 700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.22 : 1,006.63 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.22/1,006.63 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.22x = 1,006.63 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.22x = 511,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,847.43/730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.95

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