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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.55, 1,096.15 and 383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.55, 1,096.15 and 383.80 is: 575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.55 : 1,096.15 = 383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.55/1,096.15 = 383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.55x = 1,096.15 × 383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.55x = 420,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,702.37/730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.87

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