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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.50, 1,094.19 and 456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.50, 1,094.19 and 456.26 is: 683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.50 : 1,094.19 = 456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.50/1,094.19 = 456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.50x = 1,094.19 × 456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.50x = 499,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,229.66/730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.41

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