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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.42, 1,008.37 and 509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.42, 1,008.37 and 509.76 is: 703.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.42 : 1,008.37 = 509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.42/1,008.37 = 509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.42x = 1,008.37 × 509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.42x = 514,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,025.28/730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.74

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