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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.23, 1,097.24 and 549.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.23, 1,097.24 and 549.33 is: 825.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.23 : 1,097.24 = 549.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.23/1,097.24 = 549.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.23x = 1,097.24 × 549.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.23x = 602,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,744.10/730.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.42

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