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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.84, 1,096.42 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.84, 1,096.42 and 243.91 is: 365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.84 : 1,096.42 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.84/1,096.42 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.84x = 1,096.42 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.84x = 267,427.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,427.80/730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.92

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