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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.61, 1,094.50 and 365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.61, 1,094.50 and 365.71 is: 547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.61 : 1,094.50 = 365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.61/1,094.50 = 365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.61x = 1,094.50 × 365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.61x = 400,267.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,267.32/730.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.85

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