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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.62, 1,007.06 and 520.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.62, 1,007.06 and 520.11 is: 716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.62 : 1,007.06 = 520.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.62/1,007.06 = 520.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.62x = 1,007.06 × 520.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.62x = 523,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,779.38/730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.90

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