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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.72, 1,094.64 and 558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.72, 1,094.64 and 558.88 is: 837.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.72 : 1,094.64 = 558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.72/1,094.64 = 558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.72x = 1,094.64 × 558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.72x = 611,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,772.40/730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.22

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