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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.88, 1,097.10 and 401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.88, 1,097.10 and 401.82 is: 603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.88 : 1,097.10 = 401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.88/1,097.10 = 401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.88x = 1,097.10 × 401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.88x = 440,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,836.72/730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.16

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