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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.50, 1,094.24 and 654.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.50, 1,094.24 and 654.87 is: 980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.50 : 1,094.24 = 654.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.50/1,094.24 = 654.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.50x = 1,094.24 × 654.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.50x = 716,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,581.67/730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.95

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