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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.89, 1,095.12 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.89, 1,095.12 and 406.08 is: 608.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.89 : 1,095.12 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.89/1,095.12 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.89x = 1,095.12 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.89x = 444,706.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,706.33/730.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.44

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