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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.68, 1,094.28 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.68, 1,094.28 and 401.13 is: 600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.68 : 1,094.28 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.68/1,094.28 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.68x = 1,094.28 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.68x = 438,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,948.54/730.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.74

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