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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,094.10 and 401.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,094.10 and 401.01 is: 600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.56 : 1,094.10 = 401.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.56/1,094.10 = 401.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.56x = 1,094.10 × 401.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.56x = 438,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,745.04/730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.56

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