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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.10, 1,093.86 and 455.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.10, 1,093.86 and 455.78 is: 682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.10 : 1,093.86 = 455.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.10/1,093.86 = 455.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.10x = 1,093.86 × 455.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.10x = 498,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,554.04/730.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.86

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