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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.28, 1,008.20 and 506.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.28, 1,008.20 and 506.54 is: 699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.28 : 1,008.20 = 506.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.28/1,008.20 = 506.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.28x = 1,008.20 × 506.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.28x = 510,693.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,693.63/730.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.31

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