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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.43, 1,007.98 and 407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.43, 1,007.98 and 407.03 is: 561.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.43 : 1,007.98 = 407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.43/1,007.98 = 407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.43x = 1,007.98 × 407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.43x = 410,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,278.10/730.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.69

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