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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.31, 1,096.05 and 383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.31, 1,096.05 and 383.85 is: 576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.31 : 1,096.05 = 383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.31/1,096.05 = 383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.31x = 1,096.05 × 383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.31x = 420,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,711.39/730.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.08

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