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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.30, 1,094.03 and 648.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.30, 1,094.03 and 648.49 is: 971.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.30 : 1,094.03 = 648.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.30/1,094.03 = 648.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.30x = 1,094.03 × 648.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.30x = 709,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,463.16/730.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.47

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