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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.85, 1,096.46 and 384.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.85, 1,096.46 and 384.09 is: 576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.85 : 1,096.46 = 384.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.85/1,096.46 = 384.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.85x = 1,096.46 × 384.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.85x = 421,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,137.40/730.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.23

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