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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.80, 1,095.78 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.80, 1,095.78 and 340.65 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.80 : 1,095.78 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.80/1,095.78 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.80x = 1,095.78 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.80x = 373,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,277.46/730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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