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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.95, 1,096.44 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.95, 1,096.44 and 243.99 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.95 : 1,096.44 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.95/1,096.44 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.95x = 1,096.44 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.95x = 267,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,520.40/730.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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