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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.47, 1,091.20 and 657.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.47, 1,091.20 and 657.23 is: 981.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.47 : 1,091.20 = 657.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.47/1,091.20 = 657.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.47x = 1,091.20 × 657.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.47x = 717,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,169.38/730.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.79

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