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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.98, 1,091.94 and 657.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.98, 1,091.94 and 657.72 is: 982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.98 : 1,091.94 = 657.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.98/1,091.94 = 657.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.98x = 1,091.94 × 657.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.98x = 718,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,190.78/730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.50

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