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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,101.51 and 609.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,101.51 and 609.81 is: 919.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,101.51 = 609.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,101.51 = 609.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,101.51 × 609.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 671,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,711.81/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.22

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