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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.19, 1,094.88 and 382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.19, 1,094.88 and 382.67 is: 573.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.19 : 1,094.88 = 382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.19/1,094.88 = 382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.19x = 1,094.88 × 382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.19x = 418,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,972.26/730.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.79

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