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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.21, 1,094 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.21, 1,094 and 400.80 is: 600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.21 : 1,094 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.21/1,094 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.21x = 1,094 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.21x = 438,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,469.73/730.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.47

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