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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.60, 1,094.94 and 558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.60, 1,094.94 and 558.76 is: 837.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.60 : 1,094.94 = 558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.60/1,094.94 = 558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.60x = 1,094.94 × 558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.60x = 611,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,808.67/730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.41

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