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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.62, 1,097.01 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.62, 1,097.01 and 628.56 is: 943.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.62 : 1,097.01 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.62/1,097.01 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.62x = 1,097.01 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.62x = 689,536.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,536.61/730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.77

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