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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.63, 1,007.36 and 590.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.63, 1,007.36 and 590.23 is: 813.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.63 : 1,007.36 = 590.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.63/1,007.36 = 590.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.63x = 1,007.36 × 590.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.63x = 594,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,568.62/730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.78

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