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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.72, 1,095.76 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.72, 1,095.76 and 345.76 is: 518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.72 : 1,095.76 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.72/1,095.76 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.72x = 1,095.76 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.72x = 378,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,869.98/730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.49

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