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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.28, 1,006.74 and 611.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.28, 1,006.74 and 611.88 is: 843.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.28 : 1,006.74 = 611.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.28/1,006.74 = 611.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.28x = 1,006.74 × 611.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.28x = 616,004.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,004.07/730.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.52

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