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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.91, 1,008.90 and 522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.91, 1,008.90 and 522.14 is: 720.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.91 : 1,008.90 = 522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.91/1,008.90 = 522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.91x = 1,008.90 × 522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.91x = 526,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,782.00/730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.73

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