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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.80, 1,094.40 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.80, 1,094.40 and 547.20 is: 819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.80 : 1,094.40 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.80/1,094.40 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.80x = 1,094.40 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.80x = 598,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,855.68/730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.45

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