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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.85, 1,096.61 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.85, 1,096.61 and 341.06 is: 511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.85 : 1,096.61 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.85/1,096.61 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.85x = 1,096.61 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.85x = 374,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,002.62/730.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.74

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