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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.37, 1,008.16 and 620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.37, 1,008.16 and 620.48 is: 856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.37 : 1,008.16 = 620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.37/1,008.16 = 620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.37x = 1,008.16 × 620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.37x = 625,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,536.52/730.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.47

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