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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.59, 1,010.94 and 718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.59, 1,010.94 and 718.44 is: 994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.59 : 1,010.94 = 718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.59/1,010.94 = 718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.59x = 1,010.94 × 718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.59x = 726,299.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,299.73/730.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.13

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