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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.41, 1,008.62 and 679.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.41, 1,008.62 and 679.38 is: 938.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.41 : 1,008.62 = 679.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.41/1,008.62 = 679.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.41x = 1,008.62 × 679.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.41x = 685,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,236.26/730.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.15

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