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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.54, 1,095.24 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.54, 1,095.24 and 383.82 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.54 : 1,095.24 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.54/1,095.24 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.54x = 1,095.24 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.54x = 420,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,375.02/730.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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