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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,095.87 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,095.87 and 340.50 is: 510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,095.87 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,095.87 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,095.87 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 373,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,143.74/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.64

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