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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.48, 1,007.43 and 637.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.48, 1,007.43 and 637.09 is: 878.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.48 : 1,007.43 = 637.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.48/1,007.43 = 637.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.48x = 1,007.43 × 637.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.48x = 641,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,823.58/730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.63

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