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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.96, 1,008.68 and 420.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.96, 1,008.68 and 420.56 is: 580.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.96 : 1,008.68 = 420.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.96/1,008.68 = 420.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.96x = 1,008.68 × 420.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.96x = 424,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,210.46/730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.35

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