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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.10, 1,092.99 and 455.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.10, 1,092.99 and 455.33 is: 681.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.10 : 1,092.99 = 455.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.10/1,092.99 = 455.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.10x = 1,092.99 × 455.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.10x = 497,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,671.14/730.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.65

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