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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730, 1,090.98 and 585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730, 1,090.98 and 585.04 is: 874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730 : 1,090.98 = 585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730/1,090.98 = 585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730x = 1,090.98 × 585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730x = 638,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,266.94/730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.34

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