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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.38, 1,095.30 and 684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.38, 1,095.30 and 684.48 is: 1,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.38 : 1,095.30 = 684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.38/1,095.30 = 684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.38x = 1,095.30 × 684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.38x = 749,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,710.94/730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.47

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