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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.29, 1,091.16 and 704.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.29, 1,091.16 and 704.77 is: 1,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.29 : 1,091.16 = 704.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.29/1,091.16 = 704.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.29x = 1,091.16 × 704.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.29x = 769,013.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,013.31/730.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.02

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