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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.88, 1,094.13 and 558.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.88, 1,094.13 and 558.18 is: 835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.88 : 1,094.13 = 558.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.88/1,094.13 = 558.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.88x = 1,094.13 × 558.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.88x = 610,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,721.48/730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.60

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