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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.02, 1,099.95 and 651.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.02, 1,099.95 and 651.42 is: 981.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.02 : 1,099.95 = 651.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.02/1,099.95 = 651.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.02x = 1,099.95 × 651.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.02x = 716,529.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,529.43/730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.52

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