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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.22, 1,094.78 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.22, 1,094.78 and 383.13 is: 574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.22 : 1,094.78 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.22/1,094.78 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.22x = 1,094.78 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.22x = 419,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,444.02/730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.41

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