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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.98, 1,094.34 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.98, 1,094.34 and 549.12 is: 822.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.98 : 1,094.34 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.98/1,094.34 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.98x = 1,094.34 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.98x = 600,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,923.98/730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.08

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