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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.72, 1,094.75 and 401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.72, 1,094.75 and 401.30 is: 601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.72 : 1,094.75 = 401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.72/1,094.75 = 401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.72x = 1,094.75 × 401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.72x = 439,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,318.70/730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.22

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