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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.22, 1,001.36 and 656.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.22, 1,001.36 and 656.30 is: 900.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.22 : 1,001.36 = 656.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.22/1,001.36 = 656.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.22x = 1,001.36 × 656.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.22x = 657,196.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,196.71/730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.00

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