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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.32, 1,007.48 and 680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.32, 1,007.48 and 680.20 is: 938.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.32 : 1,007.48 = 680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.32/1,007.48 = 680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.32x = 1,007.48 × 680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.32x = 685,287.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,287.90/730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.34

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