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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.51, 1,006.51 and 612.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.51, 1,006.51 and 612.07 is: 843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.51 : 1,006.51 = 612.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.51/1,006.51 = 612.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.51x = 1,006.51 × 612.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.51x = 616,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,054.58/730.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.32

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