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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.78, 1,008.30 and 420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.78, 1,008.30 and 420.28 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.78 : 1,008.30 = 420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.78/1,008.30 = 420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.78x = 1,008.30 × 420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.78x = 423,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,768.32/730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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