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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.55, 1,090.20 and 652.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.55, 1,090.20 and 652.70 is: 974.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.55 : 1,090.20 = 652.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.55/1,090.20 = 652.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.55x = 1,090.20 × 652.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.55x = 711,568.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,568.09/730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.02

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