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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.17, 1,100.75 and 683.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.17, 1,100.75 and 683.19 is: 1,029.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.17 : 1,100.75 = 683.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.17/1,100.75 = 683.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.17x = 1,100.75 × 683.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.17x = 752,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,021.39/730.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.93

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