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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.89, 1,097.42 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.89, 1,097.42 and 526.64 is: 790.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.89 : 1,097.42 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.89/1,097.42 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.89x = 1,097.42 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.89x = 577,937.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,937.15/730.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.73

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