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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.98, 1,096.44 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.98, 1,096.44 and 243.96 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.98 : 1,096.44 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.98/1,096.44 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.98x = 1,096.44 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.98x = 267,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,487.50/730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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