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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.43, 1,095.80 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.43, 1,095.80 and 243.83 is: 365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.43 : 1,095.80 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.43/1,095.80 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.43x = 1,095.80 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.43x = 267,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,182.22/730.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.79

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