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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.92, 1,008.63 and 420.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.92, 1,008.63 and 420.42 is: 580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.92 : 1,008.63 = 420.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.92/1,008.63 = 420.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.92x = 1,008.63 × 420.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.92x = 424,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,048.22/730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.16

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