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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.03, 1,094.40 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.03, 1,094.40 and 383.54 is: 574.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.03 : 1,094.40 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.03/1,094.40 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.03x = 1,094.40 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.03x = 419,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,746.18/731.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.18

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