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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.46, 1,094.77 and 525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.46, 1,094.77 and 525.42 is: 787.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.46 : 1,094.77 = 525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.46/1,094.77 = 525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.46x = 1,094.77 × 525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.46x = 575,214.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,214.05/730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.47

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