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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.30, 1,093.83 and 639.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.30, 1,093.83 and 639.58 is: 957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.30 : 1,093.83 = 639.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.30/1,093.83 = 639.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.30x = 1,093.83 × 639.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.30x = 699,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,591.79/730.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.95

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