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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.14, 1,095.75 and 405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.14, 1,095.75 and 405.78 is: 608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.14 : 1,095.75 = 405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.14/1,095.75 = 405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.14x = 1,095.75 × 405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.14x = 444,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,633.44/730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.97

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