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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.47, 1,095.89 and 383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.47, 1,095.89 and 383.71 is: 575.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.47 : 1,095.89 = 383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.47/1,095.89 = 383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.47x = 1,095.89 × 383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.47x = 420,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,503.95/730.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.66

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