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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.98, 1,007.01 and 612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.98, 1,007.01 and 612.72 is: 844.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.98 : 1,007.01 = 612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.98/1,007.01 = 612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.98x = 1,007.01 × 612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.98x = 617,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,015.17/730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.09

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