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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.10, 1,094.84 and 400.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.10, 1,094.84 and 400.70 is: 600.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.10 : 1,094.84 = 400.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.10/1,094.84 = 400.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.10x = 1,094.84 × 400.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.10x = 438,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,702.39/730.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.88

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