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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.35, 1,095.48 and 401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.35, 1,095.48 and 401.92 is: 602.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.35 : 1,095.48 = 401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.35/1,095.48 = 401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.35x = 1,095.48 × 401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.35x = 440,287.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,287.83/730.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.85

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