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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.52, 1,094.83 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.52, 1,094.83 and 382.98 is: 573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.52 : 1,094.83 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.52/1,094.83 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.52x = 1,094.83 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.52x = 419,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,292.52/730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.96

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