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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.70, 1,008.66 and 520.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.70, 1,008.66 and 520.91 is: 719.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.70 : 1,008.66 = 520.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.70/1,008.66 = 520.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.70x = 1,008.66 × 520.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.70x = 525,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,416.04/730.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.06

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