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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.35, 1,095.12 and 643.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.35, 1,095.12 and 643.88 is: 965.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.35 : 1,095.12 = 643.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.35/1,095.12 = 643.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.35x = 1,095.12 × 643.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.35x = 705,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,128.60/730.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.47

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