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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.87, 1,096.47 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.87, 1,096.47 and 243.97 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.87 : 1,096.47 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.87/1,096.47 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.87x = 1,096.47 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.87x = 267,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,505.79/730.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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