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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.65, 1,096.43 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.65, 1,096.43 and 384.24 is: 576.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.65 : 1,096.43 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.65/1,096.43 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.65x = 1,096.43 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.65x = 421,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,292.26/730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.60

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