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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.20, 1,094.28 and 523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.20, 1,094.28 and 523.56 is: 784.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.20 : 1,094.28 = 523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.20/1,094.28 = 523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.20x = 1,094.28 × 523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.20x = 572,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,921.24/730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.61

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