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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.79, 1,091.90 and 705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.79, 1,091.90 and 705.27 is: 1,053.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.79 : 1,091.90 = 705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.79/1,091.90 = 705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.79x = 1,091.90 × 705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.79x = 770,084.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,084.31/730.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.77

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