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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.50, 1,096.02 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.50, 1,096.02 and 345.78 is: 518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.50 : 1,096.02 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.50/1,096.02 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.50x = 1,096.02 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.50x = 378,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,981.80/730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.80

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