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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.06, 1,095.40 and 405.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.06, 1,095.40 and 405.06 is: 607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.06 : 1,095.40 = 405.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.06/1,095.40 = 405.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.06x = 1,095.40 × 405.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.06x = 443,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,702.72/730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.76

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