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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.11, 1,092.81 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.11, 1,092.81 and 382.95 is: 573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.11 : 1,092.81 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.11/1,092.81 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.11x = 1,092.81 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.11x = 418,493.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,493.94/730.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.20

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