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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,007.96 and 631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,007.96 and 631.56 is: 871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,007.96 = 631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,007.96 = 631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,007.96 × 631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 636,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,587.22/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.15

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