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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.13, 1,095.18 and 437.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.13, 1,095.18 and 437.71 is: 656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.13 : 1,095.18 = 437.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.13/1,095.18 = 437.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.13x = 1,095.18 × 437.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.13x = 479,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,363.57/730.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.55

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