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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.53, 1,008.36 and 509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.53, 1,008.36 and 509.40 is: 703.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.53 : 1,008.36 = 509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.53/1,008.36 = 509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.53x = 1,008.36 × 509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.53x = 513,658.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,658.58/730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.13

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