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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.22, 1,093.26 and 583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.22, 1,093.26 and 583.22 is: 873.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.22 : 1,093.26 = 583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.22/1,093.26 = 583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.22x = 1,093.26 × 583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.22x = 637,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,611.10/730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.18

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