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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.91, 1,093.59 and 406.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.91, 1,093.59 and 406.51 is: 608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.91 : 1,093.59 = 406.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.91/1,093.59 = 406.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.91x = 1,093.59 × 406.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.91x = 444,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,552.54/730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.22

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