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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.14, 1,094.24 and 400.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.14, 1,094.24 and 400.58 is: 600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.14 : 1,094.24 = 400.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.14/1,094.24 = 400.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.14x = 1,094.24 × 400.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.14x = 438,330.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,330.66/730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.34

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