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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.11, 1,093.86 and 400.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.11, 1,093.86 and 400.70 is: 600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.11 : 1,093.86 = 400.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.11/1,093.86 = 400.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.11x = 1,093.86 × 400.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.11x = 438,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,303.23/730.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.32

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