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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.38, 1,093.29 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.38, 1,093.29 and 404.70 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.38 : 1,093.29 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.38/1,093.29 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.38x = 1,093.29 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.38x = 442,454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,454.46/730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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