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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,096.04 and 383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,096.04 and 383.92 is: 576.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,096.04 = 383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,096.04 = 383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,096.04 × 383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 420,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,789.90/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.11

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