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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.67, 1,096.56 and 536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.67, 1,096.56 and 536.19 is: 804.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.67 : 1,096.56 = 536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.67/1,096.56 = 536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.67x = 1,096.56 × 536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.67x = 587,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,964.51/730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.69

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