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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.06, 1,092.93 and 440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.06, 1,092.93 and 440.62 is: 659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.06 : 1,092.93 = 440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.06/1,092.93 = 440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.06x = 1,092.93 × 440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.06x = 481,566.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,566.82/730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.63

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