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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.68, 1,095.84 and 345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.68, 1,095.84 and 345.84 is: 518.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.68 : 1,095.84 = 345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.68/1,095.84 = 345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.68x = 1,095.84 × 345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.68x = 378,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,985.31/730.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.67

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