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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.08, 1,099.44 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.08, 1,099.44 and 635.04 is: 956.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.08 : 1,099.44 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.08/1,099.44 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.08x = 1,099.44 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.08x = 698,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,188.38/730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.32

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