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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.31, 1,007.07 and 582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.31, 1,007.07 and 582.68 is: 803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.31 : 1,007.07 = 582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.31/1,007.07 = 582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.31x = 1,007.07 × 582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.31x = 586,794.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,794.51/730.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.49

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