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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.44, 1,008.12 and 518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.44, 1,008.12 and 518.08 is: 715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.44 : 1,008.12 = 518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.44/1,008.12 = 518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.44x = 1,008.12 × 518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.44x = 522,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,286.81/730.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.03

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