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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.98, 1,096.28 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.98, 1,096.28 and 340.61 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.98 : 1,096.28 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.98/1,096.28 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.98x = 1,096.28 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.98x = 373,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,402.25/730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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