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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.98, 1,005.36 and 632.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.98, 1,005.36 and 632.94 is: 870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.98 : 1,005.36 = 632.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.98/1,005.36 = 632.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.98x = 1,005.36 × 632.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.98x = 636,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,332.56/730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.52

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