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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,093.32 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,093.32 and 547.50 is: 819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.56 : 1,093.32 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.56/1,093.32 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.56x = 1,093.32 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.56x = 598,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,592.70/730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.36

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