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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.53, 1,005.93 and 624.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.53, 1,005.93 and 624.82 is: 860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.53 : 1,005.93 = 624.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.53/1,005.93 = 624.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.53x = 1,005.93 × 624.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.53x = 628,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,525.18/730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.37

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