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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.89, 1,095.93 and 442.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.89, 1,095.93 and 442.53 is: 663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.89 : 1,095.93 = 442.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.89/1,095.93 = 442.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.89x = 1,095.93 × 442.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.89x = 484,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,981.90/730.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.55

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