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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.94, 1,096.50 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.94, 1,096.50 and 340.74 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.94 : 1,096.50 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.94/1,096.50 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.94x = 1,096.50 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.94x = 373,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,621.41/730.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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