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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.93, 1,093.65 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.93, 1,093.65 and 437.35 is: 654.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.93 : 1,093.65 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.93/1,093.65 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.93x = 1,093.65 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.93x = 478,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,307.83/730.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.38

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