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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.03, 1,091.71 and 545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.03, 1,091.71 and 545.06 is: 815.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.03 : 1,091.71 = 545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.03/1,091.71 = 545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.03x = 1,091.71 × 545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.03x = 595,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,047.45/730.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.10

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