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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.39, 1,093.18 and 556.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.39, 1,093.18 and 556.12 is: 832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.39 : 1,093.18 = 556.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.39/1,093.18 = 556.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.39x = 1,093.18 × 556.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.39x = 607,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,931.02/730.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.34

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