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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.50, 1,096.29 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.50, 1,096.29 and 345.75 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.50 : 1,096.29 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.50/1,096.29 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.50x = 1,096.29 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.50x = 379,042.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,042.27/730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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