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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.85, 1,094.74 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.85, 1,094.74 and 341.19 is: 511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.85 : 1,094.74 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.85/1,094.74 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.85x = 1,094.74 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.85x = 373,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,514.34/730.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.07

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