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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.81, 1,097.23 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.81, 1,097.23 and 374.87 is: 562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.81 : 1,097.23 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.81/1,097.23 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.81x = 1,097.23 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.81x = 411,318.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,318.61/730.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.83

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