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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.36, 1,096.26 and 614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.36, 1,096.26 and 614.80 is: 922.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.36 : 1,096.26 = 614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.36/1,096.26 = 614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.36x = 1,096.26 × 614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.36x = 673,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,980.65/730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.81

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