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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.69, 1,095.12 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.69, 1,095.12 and 401.76 is: 602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.69 : 1,095.12 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.69/1,095.12 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.69x = 1,095.12 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.69x = 439,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,975.41/730.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.14

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