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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.43, 1,093.52 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.43, 1,093.52 and 382.94 is: 573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.43 : 1,093.52 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.43/1,093.52 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.43x = 1,093.52 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.43x = 418,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,749.99/730.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.29

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