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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.83, 1,096.28 and 243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.83, 1,096.28 and 243.89 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.83 : 1,096.28 = 243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.83/1,096.28 = 243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.83x = 1,096.28 × 243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.83x = 267,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,365.03/730.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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