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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.85, 1,096.23 and 402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.85, 1,096.23 and 402.42 is: 603.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.85 : 1,096.23 = 402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.85/1,096.23 = 402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.85x = 1,096.23 × 402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.85x = 441,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,137.38/730.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.60

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