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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,095.92 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,095.92 and 396.95 is: 595.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,095.92 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,095.92 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,095.92 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 435,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,029.18/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.61

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