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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,095.14 and 609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,095.14 and 609.24 is: 913.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,095.14 = 609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,095.14 = 609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,095.14 × 609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 667,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,203.09/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.05

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