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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.08, 1,095.33 and 405.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.08, 1,095.33 and 405.68 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.08 : 1,095.33 = 405.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.08/1,095.33 = 405.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.08x = 1,095.33 × 405.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.08x = 444,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,348.00/730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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