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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.29, 1,006.03 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.29, 1,006.03 and 625.04 is: 861.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.29 : 1,006.03 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.29/1,006.03 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.29x = 1,006.03 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.29x = 628,806.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,806.48/730.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.04

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