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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.62, 1,096.07 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.62, 1,096.07 and 401.90 is: 602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.62 : 1,096.07 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.62/1,096.07 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.62x = 1,096.07 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.62x = 440,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,503.04/730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.92

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