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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.26, 1,006.17 and 611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.26, 1,006.17 and 611.82 is: 842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.26 : 1,006.17 = 611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.26/1,006.17 = 611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.26x = 1,006.17 × 611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.26x = 615,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,594.93/730.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.98

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