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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.24, 1,100.74 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.24, 1,100.74 and 609.32 is: 918.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.24 : 1,100.74 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.24/1,100.74 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.24x = 1,100.74 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.24x = 670,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,702.90/730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.47

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