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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.49, 1,094.18 and 547.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.49, 1,094.18 and 547.61 is: 820.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.49 : 1,094.18 = 547.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.49/1,094.18 = 547.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.49x = 1,094.18 × 547.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.49x = 599,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,175.70/730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.24

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