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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.61, 1,095.91 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.61, 1,095.91 and 383.73 is: 575.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.61 : 1,095.91 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.61/1,095.91 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.61x = 1,095.91 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.61x = 420,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,533.54/730.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.59

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