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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.04, 1,095.28 and 437.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.04, 1,095.28 and 437.87 is: 656.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.04 : 1,095.28 = 437.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.04/1,095.28 = 437.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.04x = 1,095.28 × 437.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.04x = 479,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,585.87/730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.93

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