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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.58, 1,095.91 and 524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.58, 1,095.91 and 524.63 is: 786.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.58 : 1,095.91 = 524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.58/1,095.91 = 524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.58x = 1,095.91 × 524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.58x = 574,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,948.69/730.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.98

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