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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.25, 1,007.03 and 590.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.25, 1,007.03 and 590.27 is: 814.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.25 : 1,007.03 = 590.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.25/1,007.03 = 590.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.25x = 1,007.03 × 590.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.25x = 594,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,421.70/730.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.00

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