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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,094.58 and 547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,094.58 and 547.68 is: 820.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.56 : 1,094.58 = 547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.56/1,094.58 = 547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.56x = 1,094.58 × 547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.56x = 599,479.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,479.57/730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.58

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