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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.66, 1,095.51 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.66, 1,095.51 and 406.27 is: 609.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.66 : 1,095.51 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.66/1,095.51 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.66x = 1,095.51 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.66x = 445,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,072.85/730.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.14

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