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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.94, 1,096.85 and 384.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.94, 1,096.85 and 384.53 is: 577.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.94 : 1,096.85 = 384.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.94/1,096.85 = 384.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.94x = 1,096.85 × 384.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.94x = 421,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,764.32/730.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.02

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