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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.72, 1,095.50 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.72, 1,095.50 and 383.62 is: 575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.72 : 1,095.50 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.72/1,095.50 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.72x = 1,095.50 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.72x = 420,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,255.71/730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.13

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