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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.39, 1,094.83 and 556.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.39, 1,094.83 and 556.57 is: 834.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.39 : 1,094.83 = 556.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.39/1,094.83 = 556.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.39x = 1,094.83 × 556.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.39x = 609,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,349.53/730.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.28

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