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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.76, 1,093.74 and 556.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.76, 1,093.74 and 556.49 is: 832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.76 : 1,093.74 = 556.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.76/1,093.74 = 556.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.76x = 1,093.74 × 556.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.76x = 608,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,655.37/730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.91

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