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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.35, 1,093.68 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.35, 1,093.68 and 405.36 is: 607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.35 : 1,093.68 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.35/1,093.68 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.35x = 1,093.68 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.35x = 443,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,334.12/730.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.02

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