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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.48, 1,096.14 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.48, 1,096.14 and 406.04 is: 609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.48 : 1,096.14 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.48/1,096.14 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.48x = 1,096.14 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.48x = 445,076.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,076.69/730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.29

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