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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.89, 1,097.01 and 423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.89, 1,097.01 and 423.09 is: 635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.89 : 1,097.01 = 423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.89/1,097.01 = 423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.89x = 1,097.01 × 423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.89x = 464,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,133.96/730.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.03

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