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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.85, 1,093.58 and 691.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.85, 1,093.58 and 691.27 is: 1,034.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.85 : 1,093.58 = 691.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.85/1,093.58 = 691.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.85x = 1,093.58 × 691.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.85x = 755,959.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,959.34/730.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.36

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