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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.67, 1,095.89 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.67, 1,095.89 and 437.22 is: 655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.67 : 1,095.89 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.67/1,095.89 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.67x = 1,095.89 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.67x = 479,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,142.84/730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.76

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