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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.42, 1,093.88 and 404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.42, 1,093.88 and 404.98 is: 606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.42 : 1,093.88 = 404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.42/1,093.88 = 404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.42x = 1,093.88 × 404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.42x = 442,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,999.52/730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.50

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