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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.34, 1,097 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.34, 1,097 and 602.16 is: 904.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.34 : 1,097 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.34/1,097 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.34x = 1,097 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.34x = 660,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,569.52/730.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.47

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