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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.32, 1,094.93 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.32, 1,094.93 and 383.64 is: 575.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.32 : 1,094.93 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.32/1,094.93 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.32x = 1,094.93 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.32x = 420,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,051.55/730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.16

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