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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.70, 1,096.03 and 406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.70, 1,096.03 and 406.74 is: 610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.70 : 1,096.03 = 406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.70/1,096.03 = 406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.70x = 1,096.03 × 406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.70x = 445,798.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,798.23/730.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.10

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