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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.52, 1,008.15 and 584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.52, 1,008.15 and 584.22 is: 806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.52 : 1,008.15 = 584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.52/1,008.15 = 584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.52x = 1,008.15 × 584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.52x = 588,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,981.39/730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.25

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