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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,094.40 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,094.40 and 627.20 is: 939.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,094.40 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,094.40 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,094.40 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 686,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,407.68/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.77

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