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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.14, 1,094.72 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.14, 1,094.72 and 339.93 is: 509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.14 : 1,094.72 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.14/1,094.72 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.14x = 1,094.72 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.14x = 372,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,128.38/730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.67

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