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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.84, 1,096.74 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.84, 1,096.74 and 345.88 is: 519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.84 : 1,096.74 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.84/1,096.74 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.84x = 1,096.74 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.84x = 379,340.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,340.43/730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.05

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