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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.62, 1,008.50 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.62, 1,008.50 and 601.02 is: 829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.62 : 1,008.50 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.62/1,008.50 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.62x = 1,008.50 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.62x = 606,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,125.66/730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.60

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