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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.20, 1,094.34 and 345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.20, 1,094.34 and 345.56 is: 517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.20 : 1,094.34 = 345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.20/1,094.34 = 345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.20x = 1,094.34 × 345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.20x = 378,160.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,160.13/730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.89

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