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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.26, 1,008.90 and 620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.26, 1,008.90 and 620.88 is: 857.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.26 : 1,008.90 = 620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.26/1,008.90 = 620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.26x = 1,008.90 × 620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.26x = 626,405.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,405.83/730.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.78

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