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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.88, 1,095.58 and 345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.88, 1,095.58 and 345.68 is: 518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.88 : 1,095.58 = 345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.88/1,095.58 = 345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.88x = 1,095.58 × 345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.88x = 378,720.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,720.09/730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.17

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