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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.88, 1,095.48 and 632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.88, 1,095.48 and 632.60 is: 948.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.88 : 1,095.48 = 632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.88/1,095.48 = 632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.88x = 1,095.48 × 632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.88x = 693,000.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,000.65/730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.17

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