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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.26, 1,094.31 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.26, 1,094.31 and 405.18 is: 607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.26 : 1,094.31 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.26/1,094.31 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.26x = 1,094.31 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.26x = 443,392.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,392.53/730.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.17

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