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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.08, 1,097.55 and 586.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.08, 1,097.55 and 586.71 is: 882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.08 : 1,097.55 = 586.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.08/1,097.55 = 586.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.08x = 1,097.55 × 586.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.08x = 643,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,943.56/730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.02

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